
- BGG rank
- BGG #21
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Great Western Trail
- 2–4 players
- 75–150 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Die Minen von Zavandor: Die verlorenen Spruchrollen
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Die Minen von Zavandor: Die verlorenen Spruchrollen is an expansion for The Mines of Zavandor released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alexander Pfister.
"Die verlorenen Spruchrollen" (English: "The lost scrolls") is a micro expansion for The Mines of Zavandor by Alexander Pfister. It adds 4 "scrolls" to the game, which give the players certain benefits. The players can "spend" the benefits after an auction to increase their bid afterwards, but lose the benefit for the rest of the game. At the moment only a german version of the expansion exists. It was released as give away at the Spiel 2011.
Die Minen von Zavandor: Die verlorenen Spruchrollen 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 Minen von Zavandor: Die verlorenen Spruchrollen 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 Die Minen von Zavandor: Die verlorenen Spruchrollen for ages 8 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.
The credited designers of Die Minen von Zavandor: Die verlorenen Spruchrollen are: Alexander Pfister. 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 Minen von Zavandor: Die verlorenen Spruchrollen as an expansion for The Mines of Zavandor. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Mines of Zavandor to use it. Check that your edition of The Mines of Zavandor is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.