Please Don't Burn My Village!
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- Designer Simon Weinberg
- Publisher Fireside Games
- Illustration Tad Lambert
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What to Expect
Set in the Castle Panic world, players use treasure cards to bribe a dragon, trade at a black market, or draw cards. Decisions revolve around timing bribes so treasures gain value before the deck runs out. The game plays in about 30 minutes and includes a push-your-luck ending where cards are revealed into the market until a match or wild appears.
Who Is This Game For?
Good for families and hobby players who prefer short, interactive card games; suitable from age 10 (min_age 10). With 2–5 players it fits small groups and game nights looking for quick economic bluffing and market play. Prior experience with tactical card games helps but isn't required.
How It Works
On your turn you play treasure cards to either bribe the dragon, buy from the black market, or draw. Bribing places sets in front of you, moves a token in the dragon's favor, and refills the black market. Buying requires paying cards to take a market stall's cards and moves a treasure value in the opposite direction. The number of cards played determines how far markers move. The push-your-luck element triggers during bribery when cards are flipped into the market until a match or wild is revealed.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Simon Weinberg, the game (2025) blends Commodity Speculation and Market mechanics with a Push-Your-Luck finale. It is tied to the Castle Panic creature family (Creatures: Dragons) and emphasizes timing and market manipulation over long planning.
Pro
- Short playtime (~30 minutes) for quick sessions
- Blend of Market and Push-Your-Luck mechanics creates interaction
- Castle Panic fantasy theme (Creatures: Dragons)
- Straightforward action choices make for quick learning
Contra
- Limited depth for players seeking long-term strategic planning
- Push-Your-Luck swings may frustrate risk-averse players
Setting & atmosphere
A medieval-fantasy setting where a dragon threatens villages and treasures act as currency; the game sits in the Castle Panic universe (Family: Creatures: Dragons).
Tips for beginners
Learn the trade-offs between bribing and buying early and watch how market values shift; that helps gauge risk and timing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No. The game supports 2–5 players (players.min = 2).
How long does a game really take?
Listed duration is 30 minutes; including a short explanation the game remains a roughly 30-minute experience.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic card game experience is sufficient; familiarity with market or push-your-luck mechanics is beneficial but not required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Unlike pure deckbuilders or engine-builders, this title combines commodity speculation and an active black market with a push-your-luck endgame.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes — recommended from age 10 and with a short playtime it is family-friendly.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Market/Commodity Speculation with a Push-Your-Luck bribery finale defines the game's core.
Fazit
A concise, tactical card game for players who like market interaction and push-your-luck tension in ~30 minutes. Not aimed at those seeking deep, long-form strategy.
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