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Year
1986
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Description
Drachenfels is a fanciful game of knights, princesses, rainbows and dragons. Designed by Alex Randolph and Leo Colovini, produced by Schmidt Spiele.
The game is for 2 to 4 players, ages 8 to 88 years.
The components are:
1 game board
36 Spell cards
4 rainbows with 12 small plastic pieces
a large red plastic piece - a tower
a large green plastic piece - bottom of the tower
4 black wooden maidens
4 wooden knights with 4 plastic shields and swords,
4 green dragons
2 small grey wooden stands
4 green small plastic stands for the end of the rainbow
1 rulebook in German
-- Schmidt Spiele Catalog #01077
Alex Randolph's 1991 game Jagd der Vampire is partly based on Drachenfels.
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fantastic because there is so much more to consider on any given turn
- Simple design decision adds a beautiful layer of engagement
- Interaction without direct conflict adds immense depth
- Elevates it above the rest
- Has my favorite worker placement mechanic
- Game is asking you to consider a lot on any given turn
- Love adding in every expansion
- Feels like you're creating magic at the table
- Easily the best worker placement game
Cons
- Not an elegant game
- Not for new gamers
- Likely won't get high praise from someone who has only played it once or twice
Thematic elements
- Rival stage illusionists strive for fortune and fame by managing resources and performing tricks.
- In the context of rival stage illusionists and a competition hosted by a legendary magician.
Comparison games
- Vida Culture
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Individual Worker Powers — Has individual worker powers. Three different specialists that dictate how well you can perform an action and have abilities that assist in various actions.
- Resource Management — Magicians strive for fortune and fame by managing resources.
- Worker Placement — Heavy worker placement game where players take on the role of rival stage illusionists. Placement is pre-programmed, meaning you have to select where you want to put your workers at the start of the round.
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- It has chocolate inside.
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