8.3
rating
Ludopedia
7.1
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you enjoy light games with a fantasy theme and smart mechanics, you'll love The Yawning Portal. It's fast, fun, and full of strategic decisions.
Highlights
- Satisfying pattern matching
- Strategy with valuable gems
- Well-integrated D&D theme
- Quick and dynamic matches
Keep in mind
- Can feel too random for some
- Limited player interaction
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In Dungeons & Dragons: The Yawning Portal, you're part of the staff at the most famous tavern in the D&D universe, the Yawning Portal. Your job? Feed hungry adventurers with peculiar tastes. Each hero has a specific order, and you need to match food tokens with what's on their card. Got it right? Earn colored gems and points! But beware: the gems that appear most on the board are worth more, so keep an eye out and plan your moves. Use potions to make customers even happier and race to complete challenges before other players. In the end, whoever has the most points wins! The game blends strategy, pattern recognition, and a dash of luck, all in the fantastic setting of Dungeons & Dragons.
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Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Avalon Hill, Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast
Designer
Kenny Zetterberg, Kristian Karlberg
How many players can join?
1 to 4 players, perfect for small groups or solo play.
How long does a game last?
Around 30 to 60 minutes on average — great for quick sessions.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The game has a weight of 2/5 on BGG, great for beginners and veterans.
Do I need to know D&D to play?
Nope! The theme is a bonus for fans, but the game stands on its own.
Is there language dependency?
Moderate. Some cards might need translation, but it's easy to adapt.