
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,213
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Gamedec
- 1–6 players
- 75 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013

2020
Rules assistance for Dwergar
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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Dwergar is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jan Madejski and its main mechanics are End Game Bonuses, Events, and Action Points.
Welcome to Dwergar– a fantastic mine full of dwarf miners, engineers and blacksmiths absorbed in their life passion -work! Stepping in, you feel the temperature rise and smell the melted metals. The sound of the sledgehammer is resonating through the halls of the great dwarf mine city. Each guild of outstanding builders and miners try to demonstrate their efficiency and skills by collecting rich ores and precious gems. Then, they use them to build magnificent structures around the Dwergar mines. It is well known that the mining shaft in this legendary mine is always working, and only the masters of a mining profession can earn the privilege to work here. You are one of them. Can you prove that you deserve this honor? The unique meeple distribution system and innovative mechanism of mining the resources will allow you to experience the classic worker placement game in a new innovative way! You are a leader of the dwarf guild who works in a mine. Your task is to collect all kinds of resources (stone, iron, gold, gems and a short-term action resource – heat). These supplies will help you build the infrastructure of the Dwergar mine by following architects’ orders presented on the cards. The goal of the game is to collect those cards. You exchange the resources for the cards and these in turn will bring you the victory points. The simplicity of the rules and the depth of the gameplay make a medium complexity game that can satisfy families as well as avid gamers. The game lasts 10 rounds. After that, the dwarf guild with the most points, wins! —description from the publisher Witamy w Dwergar- fantastycznej kopalni pełnej krasnoludzkich górników, inżynierów oraz kowali pochłoniętych swoją życiową pasją – pracą. Kopalnia wita cię zapachem topionych rud metali oraz ciepłem bijącym z rozgrzanych pieców. Dźwięk kowalskich młotów rozbrzmiewa w salach wielkiego krasnoludzkiego miasta-kopalni. Każda gildia to grupa wybitnych budowniczych oraz górników, którzy pragną udowodnić swój kunszt. Gromadzą bogate rudy i cenne klejnoty, a następnie używają ich do wznoszenia wspaniałych budowli oraz maszyn wokół kopalni Dwergar. Powszechnie wiadomo, że tylko mistrzowie górniczego fachu mogą uzyskać przywilej pracy w legendarnej kopalni. Jesteś jednym z nich. Czy okażesz się godny tego wyróżnienia? W grze Dwergar unikalny system dystrybucji meepli oraz innowacyjny mechanizm wydobywania zasobów, pozwalają doświadczyć klasycznej gry Euro, o zarządzaniu zasobami, w zupełnie nowy sposób! Jesteś przywódcą gildii krasnoludów, która pracuje w legendarnej kopalni Dwergar. Twoim zadaniem jest zdobycie wszelkiego rodzaju zasobów (kamień, żelazo, złoto, klejnoty, ciepło). Używaj ich, aby rozwijać infrastrukturę kopalni, wypełniając karty ze zalecaniami architektów. Korzystając z wydobytych zasobów realizujesz karty zleceń, otrzymując w zamian punkty zwycięstwa. Proste zasady oraz głębia rozgrywki tworzą grę o średniej złożoności, która może zadowolić zarówno rodziny, jak i zapalonych graczy. Karty wydarzeń, zmienna dostępność fachowców oraz 5 różnych tali zleceń architektów gwarantują różnorodność każdej rozgrywki. Gra trwa 10 rund. Zwycięzcą jest gildia krasnoludów z największą liczbą punktów zwycięstwa! "-opis od wydawcy"
Dwergar 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 Dwergar is 60–120 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 Dwergar for ages 12 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.
Dwergar has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Dwergar belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Economic, and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are End Game Bonuses, Events, and Action Points. 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 Dwergar are: Jan Madejski. 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 Dwergar 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.