Discworld: Ankh-Morpork
- Designer Martin Wallace
- Publisher Treefrog Games , Devir , Esdevium , IELLO , Kaissa Chess & Games
- Illustration Peter Dennis , Paul Kidby , Ian Mitchell , Bernard Pearson
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Players take on secret personalities with unique victory conditions in Terry Pratchett's largest city-state, Ankh-Morpork. Through playing cards, you place minions and buildings on the map, each card offering multiple actions and allowing action chaining. The gameplay involves bluffing, influence battles, and deduction as you try to guess opponents’ goals while advancing your own.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players aged 11 and up who enjoy tactical hand management and bluffing. It supports 2 to 4 players and lasts about 60 minutes, fitting well into game nights. Prior experience with card games or worker placement mechanics is helpful but not required.
How It Works
Each player secretly receives a personality card with specific win conditions. Players play cards from their hand to perform various actions like placing minions and buildings on the board to gain area influence. Events and interrupts add unpredictable twists, while managing your hand and deducing others’ goals is key to success.
What Makes It Special
Martin Wallace combines area majority, hidden roles, and hand management in a unique way. The game won the 2011 UK Games Expo Best New Boardgame Award and earned multiple Golden Geek nominations. Its richly illustrated cards feature many characters from the Discworld novels, enhancing thematic immersion.
Awards
2012
2011
- 2013 Hra roku — Nominated
- 2011 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Unique blend of area majority and hidden roles
- Multiple actions per card enabling strategic combos
- Strong thematic integration with Discworld characters
- Relatively short playtime of about 60 minutes for a strategy game
Contra
- Requires tactical thinking and deduction, less suited for casual players
- No solo mode, limited to 2-4 players
- Complexity might be challenging for younger or new players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in Ankh-Morpork, the largest city in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld universe, players compete for control in a quirky, fantastical city full of colorful characters and political intrigue.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding the card actions and observe how opponents deploy their minions on the board.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Discworld: Ankh-Morpork is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, making it a fairly compact experience for a strategy game.
What prior experience do I need?
Some familiarity with card games and tactical thinking helps, as the game involves bluffing and deduction.
How does this compare to similar games?
It uniquely combines hidden roles and area majority with hand management, setting it apart from other worker placement games.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and minimum age of 11, it is better suited for experienced players than for families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of hidden roles, area majority, and hand management creates strategic depth and player interaction.
Fazit
Discworld: Ankh-Morpork is a recommended game for those who appreciate tactical bluffing and deduction. Its blend of card-driven actions and secret objectives offers varied and engaging play sessions.
