How many players is The Dwarf King?

The Dwarf King plays with 3–5 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does The Dwarf King take to play?

A game of The Dwarf King takes 40 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is The Dwarf King any good?

The Dwarf King rates 6.5/10 from 1,742 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around trick-taking.

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The Dwarf King (2011)

3–5 players · 40 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players: 3–5
Play time: 40 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 6.5/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 10+ who like bluffing games — light complexity, plays in 40 min.

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About The Dwarf King

The Dwarf King (Le Roi des Nains) is a trick-taking game played with a deck of 53 cards: three suits (Dwarves, Goblins and Knights) of thirteen cards each and fourteen special cards. The game also includes twenty contract tiles. The game is played over seven rounds. At the start of a round, the dealer randomly draws one special card, reads it to all the players, shuffles it into the deck, then deals the deck out evenly to all players.

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Bluffing Card Game Fantasy

Mechanics: Trick-taking · Designer: Bruno Faidutti

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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The Dwarf King FAQ

How many players is The Dwarf King?: The Dwarf King plays with 3–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does The Dwarf King take to play?: A game of The Dwarf King takes 40 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Dwarf King any good?: The Dwarf King rates 6.5/10 from 1,742 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around trick-taking.