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In the Year of the Dragon
Prepare for monthly disasters in imperial China — or lose everything
👥 2–5⏱ 75–100 min
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Vibe's take
Punishing, strategic, tense, unforgiving
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.
2–5 players
7.0/10BGG #496(13k ratings)· 2007
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.
Quick specs
👥Players2–5
⏱Duration75–100 min
👶Age12+
🧠Complexity
Stefan FeldDisaster survivalChinese themeClassic euro
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