Zwergendorf: Dominiques magisches Portal
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,613
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Zwergendorf
2022
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- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 1 player
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Zwergendorf is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rita Modl and its main mechanics are End Game Bonuses, Paper-and-Pencil, and Action Drafting.
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About the game
In Zwergendorf, the dwarf draft and draw game by Rita Modl, you create your own little dwarf village. To do this, you draw cards with resources and draw them into your plan. You have to be careful not to miscalculate because the dwarves cleverly build all kinds of useful things for their village from each resource during the production phases. For every gold coin a new dwarf comes to the village, for every stone a wall is built, for every combination of wood, stone and beer a tavern is built, and so on. Since the forest clearing available to you as a building site is not the largest, you must plan well in advance so that there is enough room for everything in your dwarf village. Of course, the wishes of the inhabitants must also be taken into account, so there is a lot to plan for your own dwarf village.
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Questions and answers
Zwergendorf 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 Zwergendorf is 30–45 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 Zwergendorf for ages 10 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.
Zwergendorf has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Zwergendorf belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Economic, and City Building. Its main mechanics are End Game Bonuses, Paper-and-Pencil, and Action 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 Zwergendorf are: Rita Modl. 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 Zwergendorf 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.