# Drum Roll

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #2686
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 3.03 / 5
- **Designers**: Dimitris Drakopoulos, Konstantinos Kokkinis
- **Artists**: Antonis Papantoniou
- **Publishers**: Artipia Games, Giochix.it, Kaissa Chess & Games
- **Categories**: Economic
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Set Collection, Voting, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy juggling management choices in a circus setting, Drum Roll gives you that charm with strategic depth.Unique blend of mechanicsEngaging themeReplay valueModerate learning curveLong play timeRECOMMENDED

## Description
Drum Roll puts each player in the shoes of a circus proprietor at the turn of the 20th century, touring Europe to stage shows that wow the audience. You’ll hire performers from five categories – Tamers, Acrobats, Bizarre, Magicians and Jugglers – and satisfy each one's unique demands, which include rehearsal, equipment, supplies, costumes and promotion. Meeting those needs lets you choose among three performance levels: poor, good or outstanding. Higher levels require more resources but grant bigger rewards, letting you take either maximum economic benefit or prestige points. Beyond the artists, you can invest in trailers, upgrade facilities and hire extra staff to boost your acts. The game blends open drafting, set collection, voting and worker placement, offering constant strategic choices about where to spend money and time. A typical game runs about 90 minutes, supports 2‑4 players and sits at a medium complexity, perfect for fans of thematic management who don’t want rule overload. In the end, the player who balances costs, draws the right crowd and delivers spectacular performances claims the title of the era’s top circus tycoon.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game take?
Approximately 90 minutes.

### What is the game's complexity?
BGG weight 3.0/5, considered medium.

### What components are included?
European board, performer cards, resource tokens, worker meeples, prestige markers, and various equipment and promotion tokens.

### Do I need prior experience with drafting or worker placement?
Not required, but it speeds up grasping the strategic choices.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of thematic management games, circus enthusiasts, and players who enjoy mixing mechanics without overwhelming complexity.

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