Dungeons & Dragons: The Yawning Portal

Avalon Hill, Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast · Board game · 2023
1–4 · best 2 Solo 30–60 min Weight 2.0/5
8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
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8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating 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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About the game
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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Components: Gems/Crystals Contests: Fastaval Design Competition Setting: Dungeons & Dragons
Publisher Avalon Hill, Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast
Designer Kenny Zetterberg, Kristian Karlberg
Frequently Asked Questions
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.