Berlin, February 2025 : It's time to roll the dice again and compete for the German championship title! Because in 2025, two real cult games will be in the spotlight at Germany's renowned games publisher Schmidt Spiele: Kniffel® and Mensch ärgere Dich nicht® (MäDn®) will provide thrilling duels, unforgettable moments and plenty of emotion at various championships throughout Germany. Whether it's luck of the dice or a clever move - the tournaments show who has the best nerves and the right touch.
111 years of Mensch ärgere Dich nicht® in Dohna - a birthday full of thrills
The year could not have got off to a better start for the iconic board game: On January 11, the German Mensch ärgere Dich nicht® Championship was held in Dohna With 200 participants from eight German states, the tournament was completely booked out. Peter Rentzsch from Dohna once again proved that Mensch ärgere Dich nicht® is more than just a game of chance. The reigning German champion from 2024 defended his title with impressive strategy and a sure instinct for the right move. The next generation also showed strong nerves: Mila Grimm from Dresden came out on top in the junior tournament and was not only delighted with the championship title, but also with a large trophy and a Schmidt Spiele voucher.
MäDn® records in Saxony-Anhalt - a historic day for the board game
On January 19, 2025, the MäDn® championship moved on to Sandersdorf-Brehna - and broke two records! Never before has there been a state championship with so many participants: 268 players competed to prove their skills. The biggest surprise of the day was the youngest MäDn® national champion of all time: Nora from Zilly, aged just 9, played her way unstoppably to the top. In addition to the coveted title and a Schmidt games package, she was delighted to receive a 500 euro voucher for the Harz Resort am Brocken.
Premiere at the 1st state championship in Baden-Württemberg
For over a decade, the MäDn® tournament organized by the Wimsheim Heckengäu Lions Club has been a must-attend event for fans of the classic game. In 2025, the tournament will take place on March 15 in the Hagenschießhalle Wimsheim for the first time as an official state championship with the kind support of Schmidt Spiele. Not only experienced dice throwers are in demand here - newcomers also have the chance to secure a place on the winners' podium with a little tactics and a bit of luck. The game is played in teams of 4 with individual and team scoring. It's not just about the title, but also about a good cause: all proceeds support the PLAN B advice center for children and young people in need. So get cracking - Baden-Württemberg is looking for its champions!
Registration: maedn-tunier@lions-wimsheim.de
Even more hot title fights for 2025
From regional state championships to grand finals - Schmidt Spiele is also bringing its classic dice games to the big stage in other German states and inviting players of all ages to compete passionately for the title:
Kniffel State Championship Saxony-Anhalt on 15.02.2025 in Magdeburg
Saxon Kniffel® Championship on 22.03.2025 to 22.03.2025 in Pirna
Berlin state championship in Mensch ärgere Dich nicht ® on 29.03.2025 in Berlin
9. Saxon Mensch ärgerer dich nicht® championship on 12.04.2025 in Thiendorf
German Kniffel® Championship on 14.06.2025 to 14.06.2025 at the aletto hotel Berlin
A win for Schmidt Spiele itself - The Quacks "The Duel"
When two quacks vie for the role of guild master in the medieval marketplace, knowledge must be demonstrated and skills must be showcased in order to attract patients with healing potions. Every year, the Ali Baba Games Club awards the "DuAli" prize to the best three games for two people in a given year. Schmidt Spiele was able to take third place with the game "Das Duell" by successful game designer Wolfgang Warsch.