
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,545
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Fist of Dragonstones: The Tavern Edition
- 3–6 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Drachenfaust: Der Illusionist
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Drachenfaust: Der Illusionist is an expansion for Fist of Dragonstones released in 2003 for 3–6 players and 45 minutes per game. It was designed by Bruno Faidutti, Michael Schacht, and Pierre-Nicolas Lapointe and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Auction / Bidding.
A further special character for Fist of Dragonstones that allows you to make two bids, and then choose which counts after all other bids are revealed. Published in the German card game magazine Kartefakt, issue #42.
Drachenfaust: Der Illusionist supports 3–6 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 Drachenfaust: Der Illusionist 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.
Drachenfaust: Der Illusionist belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Bluffing, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Auction / Bidding. 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 Drachenfaust: Der Illusionist are: Bruno Faidutti, Michael Schacht, and Pierre-Nicolas Lapointe. 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 Drachenfaust: Der Illusionist as an expansion for Fist of Dragonstones. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Fist of Dragonstones to use it. Check that your edition of Fist of Dragonstones is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.