In the Year of the Dragon
Prepare for monthly disasters in imperial China — or lose everything
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.
Vibe's take
Punishing, strategic, tense, unforgiving
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.
Get it
from €10
By the numbers
Players
Duration
75–100 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.1 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.0/10
Rank #501
13k ratings
Published
2007
Designed by
Stefan Feld
Published by
alea, Broadway Toys LTD, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Filosofia Éditions, Rio Grande Games, Ravensburger
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