In the Year of the Dragon: 10th Anniversary
The 10th anniversary edition of In the Year of the Dragon: twelve months, a hostile year and a tribute to pay.
- Designer
- Stefan Feld
- Published by
- alea
- Editions by
- Ravensburger, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Maldito Games
In the Year of the Dragon runs for twelve rounds, one for each month, in a year that goes from bad to worse. You rule a Chinese province around the year 1000, and disease, drought and Mongol attacks can wipe out your people, so keep enough money for the tribute to the Emperor. Each round you choose one action from a set of person cards, and most of them depend on what others have taken. The 10th anniversary edition adds The Great Wall of China and The Super Events expansions to the base game from the alea Treasure Chest. It is easier than it looks, though forecasting disasters and timing your spending keep you honest.
Who it's for
You like classic euro planning where you are forecasting trouble and balancing a tight budget.
Not for you if…
You dislike being punished by scheduled events. Something bad is coming every year, and the game is open about it.
Vibe's take
Tense and forward-looking. You see the disaster coming and have to decide whether to spend or save, and every round is a small negotiation over which action is worth the cost.
Published 2017 · 9 years ago
older than 54% of games
In 5,224 collections
collected more than 60% of games
2–5 players · ages 12+
Best with 4 or 5
75–100 min
longer than 82% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: demanding
Takes some learning · 2.9 out of 5 · heavier than 81%
Opinions: broad agreement
Most people rate it similarly
Language: no text
Playable without the language
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