
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,306
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Discoveries: The Journals of Lewis & Clark
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2015

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The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors is an expansion for The Taverns of Tiefenthal released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Warsch and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Worker Placement with Dice Workers, and Open Drafting.
The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors consists of four modules for use with the base game, with players now having the option to add a wine cellar or a guest room to their tavern. The innkeepers give players individual skills that might influence their strategy in the game, and the mayor will reward players when you help him to develop "his" town into a tourist center.
The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors 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 The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors 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 The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors 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.
The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Worker Placement with Dice Workers, and Open Drafting. 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 The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors are: Wolfgang Warsch. 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 The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors as an expansion for The Taverns of Tiefenthal. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Taverns of Tiefenthal to use it. Check that your edition of The Taverns of Tiefenthal is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.