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Der Goldene Kompass
2007
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Der Goldene Kompass
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Der Goldene Kompass is a board game released in 2007 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Disambiguation: This game is for the Golden Compass book, the game for the movie is located over here. Based on the popular fantasy book that is now becoming a movie, Golden Compass is a story of an orphan girl, Lyra. With her dæmon Pantalaimon, Lyra is trying to unravel the secret of lost children. Her travels will take her to the cold north, home of the witches and the armoured bears. From there, she must travel to the another world - and that is the goal of the players in this game. Players must use their cards to gather experience, partake in encounters and make their way to the goal, before other players succeed in the same task.
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Questions and answers
Der Goldene Kompass supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Der Goldene Kompass is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Der Goldene Kompass for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Der Goldene Kompass has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Der Goldene Kompass belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Racing, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Der Goldene Kompass are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Der Goldene Kompass as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.