
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,012
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Die Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Die Befreiung der Rietburg: Varkur – der dunkle Magier
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Die Befreiung der Rietburg: Varkur – der dunkle Magier is an expansion for The Liberation of Rietburg released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Gerhard Hecht and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
Mini-expansion, consisting of one card that increases the difficulty.
Die Befreiung der Rietburg: Varkur – der dunkle Magier 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 Die Befreiung der Rietburg: Varkur – der dunkle Magier is 40 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 Die Befreiung der Rietburg: Varkur – der dunkle Magier 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.
Die Befreiung der Rietburg: Varkur – der dunkle Magier belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. 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 Die Befreiung der Rietburg: Varkur – der dunkle Magier are: Gerhard Hecht. 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 Die Befreiung der Rietburg: Varkur – der dunkle Magier as an expansion for The Liberation of Rietburg. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Liberation of Rietburg to use it. Check that your edition of The Liberation of Rietburg is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.