
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,995
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Perspectives
- 2–6 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2023

2023
Rules assistance for echoes: Draculas Erbe
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echoes: Draculas Erbe is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Matthew Dunstan and Dave Neale and its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game.
A historian in Transylvania believes that the cruel vampire Dracula has returned. Listen to the past using the app. Only those who listen carefully will be able to uncover the truth about the monster. People disappear without a trace from a small village in Transylvania. Has the cruel vampire Dracula returned? Players track the monster and try to find out the truth. echoes is a unique cooperative audio mystery game. Using the free Ravensburger echoes app, players will hear mysterious noises and voices associated with the card themes. Together they put the 24 parts of the story in the right order to solve the case. —description from the publisher (translated) Level: ●●●○○ Not playable in another language. ... Ein Historiker in Transsilvanien glaubt, dass der grausame Vampir Dracula zurückgekehrt ist. Lauscht mithilfe der App in die Vergangenheit. Nur wer gut hinhört, kommt der Wahrheit über das Monster auf die Spur. Menschen verschwinden spurlos aus einem kleinen Dorf in Transsilvanien. Ist der grausame Vampir Dracula zurückgekehrt? Die Spieler nehmen die Fährte des Monsters und versuchen, die Wahrheit herauszufinden. echoes ist ein einzigartiges, kooperatives Audio Mystery Spiel. Die Spieler hören mithilfe der kostenlosen Ravensburger echoes App mysteriöse Geräusche und Stimmen, die mit den Kartenmotiven verbunden sind. Gemeinsam bringen sie die 24 Teile der Geschichte in die richtige Reihenfolge, um den Fall zu lösen. —description from the publisher Level: ●●●○○ Nicht in einer anderen Sprache spielbar.
echoes: Draculas Erbe supports 1–4 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 echoes: Draculas Erbe is 40–60 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 echoes: Draculas Erbe for ages 14 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.
echoes: Draculas Erbe has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
echoes: Draculas Erbe belongs to these categories: Deduction and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game. 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 echoes: Draculas Erbe are: Matthew Dunstan and Dave Neale. 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 echoes: Draculas Erbe 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.