Asara
- Designer Michael Kiesling , Wolfgang Kramer
- Publisher Ravensburger AG , Avalon Hill
- Illustration Franz Vohwinkel
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Asara, you build ornate towers over four rounds by playing colored cards to action spaces. Cards played on an action space must share the same color, leading to strategic hand management. You collect tower pieces, money, and build towers, scoring points each round and at the end for the largest and most numerous towers.
Who Is This Game For?
Asara suits families and casual gamers aged 9 and up who enjoy medium complexity with about 60 minutes playtime. It’s ideal for players new to worker placement and set collection mechanics.
How It Works
Players take turns placing colored cards from their hands onto action spaces that allow acquiring tower pieces, earning money, or building. Each action space requires cards of the same color once the first card is placed. Over four rounds, players combine hand management, pattern building, and worker placement to build the most prestigious towers.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Michael Kiesling and Wolfgang Kramer, Asara won the 2011 Spiel der Spiele Game of the Year and was nominated for the Spiel des Jahres 2011. It blends hand management, pattern building, and worker placement with a medieval tower-building theme.
Awards
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- 2011 Gouden Ludo — Nominated
- 2010 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Combines hand management, worker placement, and pattern building
- Won Spiel der Spiele Game of the Year 2011
- Family game with strategic depth and moderate playtime
- Thematic medieval tower building
Contra
- Supports only 2 to 4 players
- No solo mode available
- Mechanics may be complex for very young players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a medieval fantasy world, players compete as wealthy builders constructing impressive towers to gain prestige in the city.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on coordinating card colors effectively and planning your tower construction to maximize prestige points.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Asara is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo variant.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game of Asara lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for a family or casual game night.
What prior experience do I need?
Asara is a family game recommended for ages 9 and up, requiring basic familiarity with hand management and worker placement.
How does this compare to similar games?
Asara uniquely combines hand management and pattern building with worker placement, emphasizing color-matched action cards.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, with a minimum age of 9 and moderate complexity, Asara is well suited for family play.
What mechanic makes it special?
The integration of hand management with color-specific worker placement actions creates strategic depth.
Fazit
Asara offers a balanced mix of strategy and family-friendly gameplay, perfect for players who enjoy tactical card and placement mechanics in a 60-minute game.
