Können Schweine fliegen?

About this board game

Können Schweine fliegen? is a 15-minute animal-characteristic game for 2–4 players, intended for children aged 5 and up. It was released in 2004 and centers on identifying which characteristics fit a selected animal.

The game uses cards depicting various animals, arranged in six piles. During play, a player selects one card and places it in the center of the piles. The revealed animal becomes the focus of the round as everyone considers the possible characteristics.

Players respond by placing their pawns on a list of characteristics they believe are appropriate for that animal. The challenge is not only to recognize suitable traits, but also to do so as quickly as possible, creating a simple and immediate contest for young players.

• Animal cards arranged in six piles
• A selected animal card placed in the center
• A list of possible characteristics
• Pawns used to mark players’ choices

Können Schweine fliegen? keeps its central idea clear: look at an animal, decide which characteristics belong to it, and place your pawns on the matching options. Its short playing time and straightforward response system make it suited to brief sessions with younger children.

The game is specifically described as intended for ages 5 and up, with the qualification that it is aimed at children “but not much older,” making its appeal particularly focused on its youngest audience. For families looking for a compact animal-themed activity built around quick recognition and selection, it offers a concise format for 2–4 players.