
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,550
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Hybrid
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2003

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Tannhäuser: Daedalus is an expansion for Tannhäuser released in 2011 for 2–10 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by William Grosselin, Didier Poli, and Pascal Mignot and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
Somewhere in Crete, buried under the ruins of the Palace of Knossos lay fantastic secrets hidden and trapped by the famous Labyrinth of Minos. You send in your commando squad to uncover the secrets, but find a dark winding complex of tunnels filled with enemy soldiers. You must fight or die! Daedalus is the second expansion map for Tannhäuser. It introduces the Labyrinth of Minos where you will explore the maze made famous by the Minotaur of Minos; filled with mystery and great treasure. Daedalus introduces several new concepts to Tannhäuser maps. Included are one way spaces, restricted spaces and 4 entry points! There is also a horizontal tram system to speed a single character's across to the opposite side of the map. There is also a series of 6 scenarios and 64 tokens featuring many of the Token of the Month entries.
Tannhäuser: Daedalus supports 2–10 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 Tannhäuser: Daedalus is 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 Tannhäuser: Daedalus 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.
Tannhäuser: Daedalus 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.
Tannhäuser: Daedalus belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling. 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 Tannhäuser: Daedalus are: William Grosselin, Didier Poli, and Pascal Mignot. 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 Tannhäuser: Daedalus as an expansion for Tannhäuser. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tannhäuser to use it. Check that your edition of Tannhäuser is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.