Sunday, March 10, 2024

#91: Zauberschwert & Drachenei (Mark's Top 100 2024)


Zauberschwert & Drachenei 

  • rank: 8,283
  • rating: 6.1
  • published: 2003
  • designer: Jochen Schwinghammer
Print Status
  • out of print
Why It's On The List
  • the name means "Magic Sword & Dragon Egg" - and it's a fantasy-themed game of auctions, negotiation and engine-building that has won my two sons over
Tips & Tricks:
    • There are two basic truths you must remember in order to play Z&D well:.
      • remember that you can negotiate - but never trust that the player following you in the turn order will honor your deal
      • remember there is a certain level of engine-building that must be done in order to be successful - just saving up energy to zap monsters for victory points will not win you the game
    • I am a huge fan of both expansion boxes - they add some great twists to the base system that increase the variety of paths to victory. They do, admittedly, add some length to the game.
    Extras
    • I haven't written much about this game, either... sigh.

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