How many players is The Dwarves?

The Dwarves plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does The Dwarves take to play?

A game of The Dwarves takes 60–90 min, at medium complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is The Dwarves any good?

The Dwarves rates 6.9/10 from 973 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a fantasy / novel-based game built around cooperative game, dice rolling.

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The Dwarves (2012)

2–5 players · 60–90 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 60–90 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.9/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like fantasy games — medium complexity, plays in 60–90 min.

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About The Dwarves

Based on the first novel of the Die Zwerge tetralogy [Eng. The Dwarves] by author Markus Heitz, the goal of the cooperative game Die Zwerge is to keep evil from flooding Girdlegard. During set-up, players choose one of the dwarves from the novel, each of which is equipped with a unique special ability and different stats for fighting, crafting, and movement. Before each player's turn, the forces of evil usually break through one of the four big gates – which are guarded…

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Fantasy Novel-based Wargame

Mechanics: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling · Designer: Michael Palm, Lukas Zach

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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The Dwarves FAQ

How many players is The Dwarves?: The Dwarves plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does The Dwarves take to play?: A game of The Dwarves takes 60–90 min, at medium complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Dwarves any good?: The Dwarves rates 6.9/10 from 973 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a fantasy / novel-based game built around cooperative game, dice rolling.