The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors
- Designer Wolfgang Warsch
- Publisher Schmidt Spiele , 999 Games , Broadway Toys LTD , CMYK , Day Day Board Game
- Illustration Dennis Lohausen
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This expansion adds four modules to the base game, allowing players to add a wine cellar or guest rooms to their tavern. New roles like the mayor provide unique skills and rewards for developing the town into a tourist center. These elements create new strategic options and varied gameplay moments.
Who Is This Game For?
Open Doors is designed for 2 to 4 players aged 12 and up, building on the base game’s roughly 60-minute playtime. It suits experienced players looking for deeper tactical layers and requires familiarity with the core game.
How It Works
The expansion uses Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, and Worker Placement with Dice Workers. Players draft cards and dice openly, place workers, and expand their tavern engine. The modules add individual abilities and mayor interactions, enriching strategic diversity.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Wolfgang Warsch, this 2021 expansion was nominated in 2022 for the UK Games Expo Best Expansion. It is part of the Food & Drink: Beer family and combines dice drafting with worker placement in a tavern theme.
Awards
2022
Pro
- Adds four modular content options
- Introduces unique skills through mayor and innkeepers
- Mixes deck building, dice rolling, and worker placement
- Nominated for UK Games Expo Best Expansion 2022
Contra
- Only for 2 to 4 players
- Base game required
- Adds complexity requiring experience
Setting & Atmosphäre
The expansion is set in the world of taverns and inns, where players expand their establishments with wine cellars and guest rooms, fitting the pub and lodging theme.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Master the base game before adding modules to better understand the new mechanics.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, this expansion supports 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
Gameplay typically lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for an evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with the base game is recommended due to additional mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its blend of deck building, dice rolling, and dice-based worker placement makes it unique in tavern-themed games.
Is this suitable for families?
With a 12+ age rating and medium complexity, it fits families with older children or experienced players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of dice rolling and worker placement with dice workers is a key distinctive mechanic.
Fazit
The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Open Doors is a solid expansion for fans wanting more depth and variety. It requires the base game and some prior experience.
