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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you love magicians, tricks, and deep strategy, Trickerion will mesmerize you.
Highlights
- Immersive illusionist theme
- Well‑integrated mechanics
- Premium components
Keep in mind
- Long play time
- Steep learning curve
About the game
What you do in a play session
Trickerion: Collector's Edition transports players to the Victorian world of stage magicians, blending Euro‑game elegance with a richly themed experience. Each participant controls an ambitious illusionist, directing apprentices and specialists to gather magical components, expand their repertoire of tricks, or stage spectacular shows in the theater. The game employs worker placement and simultaneous action selection, so you plan your moves while trying to anticipate rivals' choices. Action points limit what can be done each round, and an action queue resolves those choices in order, creating tense strategic depth. At the end of each round, your performance generates money and, more importantly, fame—the key resource, since higher fame unlocks more powerful tricks. The win condition is to finish with the most fame points, outshining the other magicians. The Collector's Edition bundles the base game, the Dahlgaard's Academy expansion, the Dahlgaard's Gifts add‑on, and four modules (Dark Alley, Duel of Magicians, Magician Powers, Workshop Contraptions), plus premium components such as a uniquely numbered alternate‑art box, velvet lid, metal coins, linen pouches, and every stretch‑goal content—solo mode, new magicians, double‑deck trays, Dawn of Technology mini‑expansion, and more. With a weight of 4.48, it offers a medium‑heavy experience lasting 60‑180 minutes, perfect for 1‑4 players who enjoy thematic immersion and deep tactical decisions.
Expansions
Published additional content
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Rules manual
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Best player count
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1
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4
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Mindclash Games, Corax Games, CrowD Games, Grok Games, Korea Boardgames, Maldito Games, Portal Games, YOKA Games
Designer
Richard Ámann, Viktor Péter
Artist
László Fejes, Villő Farkas
Community
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7,674owners
1,106wishlist
175want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can join?
1 to 4 players, including a solo mode unlocked via stretch‑goals.
What is the typical playing time?
Between 60 and 180 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity with the rules.
How complex is the game?
Medium‑heavy (weight 4.48) with multiple interlocking mechanics that require careful planning.
What components are included in the Collector's Edition?
Numbered alternate‑art box, velvet lid, double‑deck trays, metal coins, linen pouches, revised rulebook and all stretch‑goal content, including extra modules and the solo mode.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Best for players with some Eurogame or worker‑placement experience; newcomers may find the learning curve steep.
Is there a solo mode?
Yes, the solo mode was a stretch‑goal and is part of the Collector's Edition.
Can I use the Dahlgaard's Academy expansion on its own?
Absolutely, it works both as a standalone expansion and integrated with the base game.
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