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Jagd auf Kohlenklau (1942)

Jagd auf Kohlenklau

“Jagd auf Kohlenklau” (Hunt for the Coal Thief) is a rare propaganda board game published by Lepthian-Schiffers in Nazi Germany during the 1930s and later years of World War II. The game was part of a Nazi propaganda campaign that aimed to promote energy conservation as a means to save the country’s dwindling resources for the war effort. The game’s popularity and significance stem from its historical context and the controversial nature of its theme.

Game Components of Jagd auf Kohlenklau

Board: The game board is printed in bright colors on a reasonable quality board.Pieces: The game pieces represent various resources and characters related to the theme of energy conservation and the coal thief.

Game Setup of Jagd auf Kohlenklau

Prepare the board: Set up the game board on a flat surface.Place the pieces: Place the game pieces on their respective spaces on the board.Roll the dice: Each player takes turns rolling the dice and moving their pieces according to the dice roll and game rules.

Gameplay Mechanics of Jagd auf Kohlenklau

The game is a roll-and-move board game where players move their pieces across the board, aiming to capture the coal thief. The player who captures the most resources wins the game.

Game Objective of Jagd auf Kohlenklau

The objective of the game is to capture the coal thief while conserving resources and following the game rules.

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