# Dwar7s Fall

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #5906
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 20-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.23 / 5
- **Designers**: Luís Brueh
- **Artists**: Luís Brueh
- **Publishers**: MAGE Company, Mandala Jogos, Mosigra, Mysterious Island Games, Vesuvius Media
- **Categories**: Fantasy, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Set Collection, Take That, Tile Placement, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for those seeking a tactical, fast-paced fantasy game with direct player interaction.Smart worker placement mechanicsFast and dynamic gameplayEngaging survival themeGood balance of luck and strategyInteraction can be too aggressive for someEndgame depends heavily on goalsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Winter is coming, and for the dwarves, this isn't just poetry—it's a serious survival crisis! In Dwar7s Fall, you lead a colony that must race through autumn to ensure no one starves or freezes. The plan is straightforward but requires tactical execution: you need to mine precious gems to trade for food, build castles for protection, and, of course, slay monsters that tend to pop up at the worst possible moments.

The game dynamics revolve around action management. Each turn, you have three actions to spend. You can expand your realm by placing new tiles, deploy your dwarves to work, or move them across the map. An interesting detail is that each location has specific requirements. Want emeralds? You'll need two dwarves in the mine, even if it has three available slots. Once the task is completed, your workers return to your pool, ready for the next mission.

It's not just about gathering resources; you need long-term vision. There are open and secret goals that dictate the pace of the match. As soon as someone completes three of these goals, the countdown for the final round begins. From there, it's a final sprint to see who has accumulated the most points. With a blend of worker placement and a pinch of 'Take That' mechanics, player interaction is constant. Will you focus on your own infrastructure or find a way to mess with your neighbor while they try to stockpile food?

The game balances ease of learning with the depth of planning every move. It's the kind of experience where you feel the pressure of time (the approaching winter!) while trying to optimize every available dwarf. If you enjoy fantasy games with resource management and want something that doesn't take hours to finish but still offers tactical choices, Dwar7s Fall is the perfect pick.

## How to Play
Game Objective
In Dwar7s: Autumn, players take on the roles of dwarf kings who must prepare for the long and harsh winter ahead. The goal is to collect gems, build castles, and stockpile food while facing challenges such as fire dragons and ice giants. The game ends when a player completes at least 3 objectives (which can be trade objectives or secret objectives). The winner is the one with the most Victory Points (VP) at the end of the game.

Setup
To set up the game, follow the steps below:

  Shuffle the trade objective cards and reveal three of them.
  Shuffle the secret objective cards and deal one to each player. Each player should read their card and place it face down in front of them.
  Organize the gem cards by type, face up.
  Separate the kingdom cards by color. Each player chooses a color (blue, red, green, or yellow) and receives the 9 corresponding kingdom cards.
  Each player receives 7 dwarves of the same color as their kingdom cards.
  Shuffle the ogre cards.
  Leave ample space to place the kingdom cards.
  The youngest player starts the game, followed by the others in clockwise order.


Game Flow
The game is divided into turns, where each player performs three actions (four if they have a castle in play). A turn consists of three phases:

  Perform Actions: The player can perform up to three actions (or four with the castle). The available actions are: play a kingdom card, place a dwarf, or move a dwarf.
  Resolve: In this phase, the player completes all tasks that have the required number of dwarves. The dwarves that completed the task return to the player, and the task is executed.
  Discard: If the player has more than 9 cards in hand, they must discard gem or ogre cards until they have 9.


Actions and How to Play
Each player can perform the following actions during their turn:

  Play a Kingdom Card: Place a kingdom card adjacent to or stacked on another card. You can only stack mine, tavern, or general store cards.
  Place a Dwarf: Place a dwarf on any free space on the board. You can use another player's castle to "dig."
  Move a Dwarf: Move a dwarf to an adjacent card. You cannot pass through walls.
  Play an Ogre Card: This is a free action. You can play more than one ogre card during your action phase.


End of Game and Scoring
The game ends when a player completes at least 3 objectives (which can be trade objectives or secret objectives). Players who have not yet played in this round get their final turn. Scoring is calculated as follows:

  Completed Objectives: Each completed objective grants Victory Points (VP).
  Defeated Monsters: Each defeated monster grants 3 VP.
  Gems in Hand: Remaining gems in hand grant VP as indicated on the card.
  Kingdom: Each kingdom card within your kingdom grants or subtracts VP. If your castle is not in play, you do not receive extra VP.

In case of a tie, the player with the largest kingdom (in number of cards) wins. If there is still a tie, the player with the most dwarves on the board wins.

Tips for Winning

  Build Strategically: Place or stack kingdom cards to hinder opponents' plans and consolidate your own kingdom.
  Use Ogres Wisely: Ogres can be used to remove enemy dwarves or block opponents' actions.
  Focus on Objectives: Complete trade and secret objectives as quickly as possible to trigger the end of the game while you are in the lead.

## FAQ
### Is the game too complex for beginners?
Not at all! It has simple and intuitive rules, making it great for hobby newcomers or family game nights.

### How long does a game last?
Generally between 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and how aggressive the table is.

### How many people can play?
The game supports 2 to 4 players, working well in any of these configurations.

### What happens if I can't get enough food?
Remember that the goal is to survive the winter; lack of resources will impact your final score and your chances of winning.

### Is it a purely competitive game?
Yes, and with the 'Take That' mechanic, you can hinder your opponents, so be prepared for some laughs (or arguments) at the table!

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