Elfengold

999 Games, AMIGO · Board game · 1999
2–6 · best 4 120 min Weight 2.6/5
rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
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rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Enjoyed Elfenland and want more economic challenge? Elfengold adds auctions and resource management that make the game even more interesting!

Highlights
  • Adds economic depth
  • Dynamic and fun auctions
  • Improves resource management
  • Smooth integration with Elfenland
Keep in mind
  • Initial learning curve
  • Can extend playtime
  • Player interaction dependent
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About the game
Get ready to dive back into the world of Elfenland with Elfengold, an expansion that adds a super interesting economic layer to the base game. Forget about the other game with a similar name; this one is here to boost the Elfenland you already know and love! The big new feature is that you'll now need to bid to purchase transportation tiles that appear each round. To get the funds for these bids, you'll have to decide each turn: take gold or take more cards? That's the tense part! After all, the cards are useless without the tiles, and vice versa. It's a dilemma that will make you think twice! This expansion arrived shortly after Elfenland won the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award, showing that the fun and strategy were enhanced. With Elfengold, the feeling of managing resources and planning your bids becomes even deeper, making every decision crucial to reaching your destination. If you enjoy Elfenland and want more challenge and economic depth, this expansion is a perfect fit for your game nights. Prepare to auction, plan, and optimize your route like never before!
BEST PLAYER COUNT
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 REC
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Creatures: Fairies / Elves / Pixies Game: Elfenroads
Publisher 999 Games, AMIGO
Designer Alan R. Moon
Artist Doris Matthäus
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elfengold a standalone game or does it require the base Elfenland game?
Elfengold is an expansion, so you need to own the base game Elfenland to play with it.
How many players can participate with the expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 6 players.
Does the game become much more complicated with Elfengold?
It adds an economic layer with auctions and gold/card management, which increases complexity, but in a well-integrated and fun way.
What is the average playtime with the expansion?
The original playtime for Elfenland is around 120 minutes. The expansion might extend this time slightly, depending on the speed of the auctions.
What components come in the expansion?
The expansion adds components focused on the economy, such as gold, new cards, and elements for the transportation auctions.
Is it worth it for someone who already likes Elfenland?
Absolutely! If you enjoy the dynamics of Elfenland and want more strategy and economic decisions, Elfengold is a fantastic addition.