- BGG rating
- 7.8
Dolmen: Lone druid
- 1 player
- 20–30 min
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,363
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Dolmen
2015
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.6/5
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Dolmen is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Thomas Odenhoven and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Dolmen: The chamber tombs
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Dolmen: The rituals
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 2015
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About the game
Dolmen is a new edition of eggertspiele's Die Dolmengötter (2005) that includes new graphics and minor changes to the gameplay. In this luck-free majority game, each player has three druids that he moves across the board. When a druid is moved, he usually leaves a stone behind, and in this way stone circles are eventually created on the board. Each time a player gains the stone majority within such a circle, he places a dolmen with a hidden number (1 to 4) in its center. Over time, stacks of dolmen grow all across the board. The game ends as soon as any player runs out of dolmen or stones. For each dolmen a player has placed, he scores a number of points that depends on the dolmen's position within its stack as well as the size of the circle surrounding it. The player with the most points wins.
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Designers
Publishers
- eggertspiele
Questions and answers
Dolmen 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 Dolmen is 30 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 Dolmen 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.
Dolmen has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Dolmen belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence. 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 Dolmen are: Thomas Odenhoven. 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 Dolmen 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.