In the Year of the Dragon
Prepare for monthly disasters in imperial China — or lose everything
👥 2–5 players⏱ approx. 100 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
★ 7.0 · BGG #513
Who it's for
Euro fans who enjoy the tension of impending doom. Best at 3-4 players who appreciate Feld's merciless design philosophy.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike feeling punished. Every round strips away resources, and the mood is relentlessly grim.
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Vibe's take
Punishing, strategic, tense, unforgiving
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About this game
Stefan Feld's survival euro set in imperial China. Each month brings a different disaster — drought, invasion, disease — and players who haven't prepared will lose resources and people. Hire advisors, build palaces, and brace for catastrophe.
Stefan FeldDisaster survivalChinese themeClassic euro
Get it
from $20
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Players
Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 2–5
Duration
75–100 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.1 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.0/10
Rank #513
13k ratings
Published
2007
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