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- BGG #2,694
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Dragonheart
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2010
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- BGG #7,190
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Opale
2019
Rules assistance for Opale
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Opale
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Opale is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Rüdiger Dorn and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
The maleficent witch has trapped Azura, the giant dragon and guardian of the Kingdom of Atlea, in stone with the help of the Opale. Without protection, the kingdom is on the verge of war. The insurgents, creatures of darkness, are difficult for the Atlea’s guardians and emissaries to repel. As a disciple of the giant dragon, you must enter the conflict to awaken Azura. Opale is a fast and addictive game for two players. Play your cards at the right moment to score more points and change the destiny of the Kingdom of Atlea. On a turn, a player plays one or more cards with the same motif, then refills his hand to five cards. The cards are always played onto the part of the game board that has the same motif. By laying out cards, a player collects point cards that are already present. Opale is the new edition of Dragonheart, with two variants from the designer.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Neptuno Games
- White Goblin Games
- Evrikus
- RUNES Editions
Questions and answers
Opale supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Opale is 20 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 Opale for ages 8 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.
Opale has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Opale belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 Opale are: Rüdiger Dorn. 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 Opale 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.