The Taverns of Tiefenthal
- Designer Wolfgang Warsch
- Publisher Schmidt Spiele , 999 Games , Arclight Games , Broadway Toys LTD , CMYK
- Illustration Dennis Lohausen
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In The Taverns of Tiefenthal, you develop your own tavern by carefully selecting dice and building your personal card deck. The goal is to attract wealthy guests and expand your tavern to eventually lure nobles. The game uses five modules to gradually increase complexity, blending deck, bag, and pool building with dice-based worker placement in a lively medieval setting.
Who Is This Game For?
This is a medium-weight game suitable for players aged 12 and up who enjoy strategic mechanics like dice rolling and worker placement. With a playtime of about 60 minutes, it fits well into an evening game session. Some prior experience with deck building or dice mechanics is helpful but not mandatory.
How It Works
Players draft dice openly and use them as workers to perform actions in the tavern. The game combines deck, bag, and pool building with dice rolling and worker placement with dice workers. Progressive turn order influences tactical decisions each round as players develop their decks to maximize profits.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Wolfgang Warsch, The Taverns of Tiefenthal won the 2019 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel award. It uniquely combines worker placement with dice workers and modular complexity. The artwork by Dennis Lohausen also received the 2019 Graf Ludo Best Family Game Graphics award.
Awards
2019
- 2020 5 Seasons Best International Artwork — Nominated
- 2019 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel — Winner
- 2019 Graf Ludo Best Family Game Graphics — Winner
- 2019 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Innovative mix of deck building and worker placement with dice
- Modular design allows gradual complexity increase
- Award-winning artwork by Dennis Lohausen
- Reasonable 60-minute playtime for a medium-weight game
Contra
- Requires strategic thinking and learning complex mechanics
- No solo mode available
- Not suitable for children under 12
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the medieval village of Tiefenthal, the game centers around taverns as social hubs, with themes of beer and hospitality reflected in its mechanics and atmosphere.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Start with the base modules to get familiar with the dice selection and deck building mechanics before adding complexity.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
The Taverns of Tiefenthal supports 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, suitable for an evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic knowledge of deck building and worker placement is helpful but not required.
How does this compare to similar games?
It uniquely combines worker placement with dice-based workers and modular deck building, differentiating it from classic worker placement games.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 12 and medium complexity, it is better suited for families with older children and experienced players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of worker placement using dice workers with deck, bag, and pool building mechanics sets it apart.
Fazit
The Taverns of Tiefenthal is recommended for players seeking strategic depth and modular complexity in a medieval theme. Beginners might find the combination of mechanics challenging at first.
