- BGG rank
- BGG #26,000
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Draco & Co
- 3–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2001
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,041
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Die Tafelrunde
2000
Rules assistance for Die Tafelrunde
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Die Tafelrunde
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Die Tafelrunde is a board game released in 2000 for 3–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Similar to Guillotine, and later re-designed with Bruno Faidutti as Draco & Co., Die Tafelrunde is a game of positioning. Draco, the king, sits at the round table, and distributes gold to the subjects sitting with him. He will always distribute gold starting with the players closest to the hand holding his goblet, while those sitting farthest from his goblet have to pay for the privelege of sitting at the table. Players play cards out of their hands to move themselves closer to Draco, or to move other players farther away. Whoever has the most money at the end of the game wins! Rereleased by Eurogames as Draco & Co.. Schacht designed a sequel, Die Tafelrunde 2 - Auf der Flucht. Same theme world but different game.
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Questions and answers
Die Tafelrunde supports 3–4 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 Tafelrunde 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 Tafelrunde 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 Tafelrunde has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Die Tafelrunde belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. 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 Die Tafelrunde are: Michael Schacht. 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 Tafelrunde 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.