Fluss der Drachen

Blow a floating boat down a river of real water and steal the king's jewels.

Designers: Inka Brand, Markus Brand
Published by: KOSMOS

The riverbed on the board is filled with about a litre of real water before you start. The king's boat floats on it loaded with jewels, and the players are river dragons who move it by blowing through a straw. Dice rolls can cut a run short, so you need breath control and luck in equal measure.

Riverbed filled with real waterBoat moved by blowing through a strawHarder variant for adults

Who it's for

Groups that want a physical gimmick on the table and do not mind a bit of spillage. The blowing mechanism levels the field between kids and adults.

Not for you if…

Water near the dining table is a hard no for you, or setup and drying afterwards feels like too much. A 2008 Kinderspiel des Jahres nominee, out of print and hard to source.

Vibe's take

Damp, silly and surprisingly tense, with everyone hunched over the board watching a boat drift while someone runs out of air.