
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Die Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn – Die Treibholzbucht
- 1–2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015

2015
Rules assistance for Die Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Die Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn is a board game released in 2015 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Gerhard Hecht and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Cooperative Game, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Description from the publisher: To Andor! Chada the archeress and Thorn the fighter travel from the northern end of Silberland to the southern coast of the island. The dwarfs there will help them cross back to Andor. On their voyage, thrilling adventures and new challenges await them. They will reach safe harbor only if they stick together, yet a sinister enemy follows their steps. Die Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn, a two-player cooperative card game set in the world of Andor, tells the story of two heroes returning from the north (the setting for Die Legenden von Andor: Die Reise in den Norden). The players may choose one of four ready-to-play adventures, and the placement of the tiles allows them to experience new routes and different challenges.
Die Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Die Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn is 45 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 Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn 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 Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Die Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Cooperative Game, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn 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 Legenden von Andor: Chada & Thorn 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.