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title: "Ravensburger in The Year of The Dragon: 10th Anniversary Edition Strategy Board Game"
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# 75 min intense gameplay 60 strategic cards 190 durable tiles Ravensburger in The Year of The Dragon: 10th Anniversary Edition Strategy Board Game

**Brand:** ravensburger
**Price:** $73.73
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## Summary

> 🐉 Rule the ancient empire, outsmart rivals, and never miss a strategic move!

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- **What is this?** Ravensburger in The Year of The Dragon: 10th Anniversary Edition Strategy Board Game by ravensburger
- **How much does it cost?** $73.73 with free shipping
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- ravensburger enthusiasts

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## Key Features

- • **Legacy of Quality & Design:** Crafted by Ravensburger, a trusted brand with 130+ years of excellence in games that challenge your mind.
- • **Epic 10th Anniversary Edition:** Includes exclusive expansions like The Great Wall of China & Super Events for unmatched replay value.
- • **Master the Year of the Dragon:** Engage in 12 rounds of deep strategy with straightforward rules—perfect for 2-5 players aged 12+.
- • **Strategic Resource Management:** Balance workers, money, and palace floors to survive droughts, disease, and Mongol attacks.
- • **Perfect for the Competitive Millennial:** Complex gameplay with quick setup—ideal for professionals craving a cerebral yet social board game experience.

## Overview

Ravensburger's In The Year of The Dragon: 10th Anniversary Edition is a 2-5 player strategy board game featuring 60 cards, 190 tiles, and exclusive expansions. Designed for ages 12+, it offers 75 minutes of intense gameplay where players navigate historical challenges through resource management and tactical planning. Celebrated for its deep yet accessible mechanics, this edition combines Ravensburger’s 130-year legacy with award-nominated design, making it a must-have for strategy enthusiasts seeking a rich, replayable experience.

## Description

In in the year of the Dragon, players take on the role of Chinese rulers around the year 1000. The game plays out in twelve rounds, with each round representing one month in a year that seems to go from bad To worse. Disease, drought, and attacks from the Mongols are just a few of the challenges ahead you may face as a ruler. Make sure you have enough money to offer a tribute to the Emperor. The game play is easier than it may appear. Every player has a set of "person" Cards. Each round, you choose one action (Most of which call on your workers' Abilities) to help you prepare for the months ahead. Then you play one person card, recruiting that person and placing them into one of your palaces. Each person brings different skills and abilities to help you ride out the year. For example, farmers harvest rice to survive a month of drought and tax collectors raise money. At the end of each round, that month's event is triggered, which may cost you some of your workers, some money, or you will have to relinquish points. Careful planning is the key to survival in "in the year of the Dragon", but survival alone may not win the game. Added bonus features that come with this 10th anniversary edition are "the great wall of China" And "the super events" Expansions that are included with this edition. Alea game spine number 12. 2008 Trim Trac nominee; 2008 Spiel des Jahres recommended; 2008 jota best light board game nominee; 2008 Japan board game prize voters' Selection nominee; 2008 International gamers awards - general strategy; multi-player nominee; 2008 Golden geek best gamer's board game nominee.

Review: A bargain for what you get - For only $20 for a Stefen Feld game, the designer of my all-time favorite game Castles of Burgundy, how could I pass it up?! This game has a very similar feel to the original Alea copy of CoB, with the very thin cardboard pieces and let's admit it, not a very pretty game. I guess that's why one reviewer thought it was a counterfeit game, but no, that's just how you are able to get a pretty darn good board game for only $20! There's a lot of gameplay packed into that box including a couple of expansions. This one isn't quite as good as CoB, but is similar in having a fairly simple ruleset, but much more complex gameplay when it comes to doing well in the game. While I like Castles best at 2p, this one is better at the higher player counts in terms of the game play although it does extend the time to complete the game. You have to think several turns ahead here, and there's the constant push-pull of whether to get more powerful people or stay ahead in the turn order. For me the value here for the price easily rates it 5 stars, but I am an experienced board games that likes highly strategic games, this is not a game for beginner or casual board gamers.
Review: Best $20 I ever spent on a game - Best $20 I ever spent on a game. Feels a little like Puerto Rico but half the rules. It can also be a little lacking with two players in the sense that two aggressive players could use a single block to potentially cost one the game and you just have to suffer the remaining turns. It can also be a little repetitive; 12 months = 12 turns of the same types of choices but for the simplicity it also offers some depth and allows players to pick it up quickly. Set up can be a bit of a pain. That's my criticism. Its surprisingly a great game thats theme matches the design. Make the most with what youve got. Good resource management a little bit of engine building and several potential strategies without being point salad. This one fills a nice spot in my collection its fun and intriguing to see what gold you can find as you strategize and draft your way through its river of pain.

## Features

- What you get - in the year of the Dragon comes with 1 game board, 60 cards, 190 tiles, 10 player markers, 5 Dragon, 8 action cards, 66 Palace floors, 36 coins, and instructions.
- Intense play experience - you can play a game in 75 minutes, and it's perfect for 2-5 players age 12 and up, Which makes this game Perfect for players who are looking for a tight, deep strategy game with straightforward rules.
- Easy to understand instructions - high quality, Easy to understand instructions make it possible to start playing right away.
- Great replay value - in the year of the dragon's classic strategy gameplay of palaces and privileges has simple game mechanics but requires planning, patience and executions. You'll want to come back again and again to get a grasp on and truly master this game.
- Long term quality - Ravensburger has been making products for the hand, head, and heart for over 130 years.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06WRR8FXB |
| Best Sellers Rank | #183,686 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,891 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (136) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Item model number | ALE26993 |
| Language | English, French, German |
| Manufacturer | Ravensburger |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 - 18 years |
| Product Dimensions | 8.75 x 12 x 2.75 inches |
| Release date | April 25, 2017 |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A bargain for what you get
*by M***J on September 25, 2025*

For only $20 for a Stefen Feld game, the designer of my all-time favorite game Castles of Burgundy, how could I pass it up?! This game has a very similar feel to the original Alea copy of CoB, with the very thin cardboard pieces and let's admit it, not a very pretty game. I guess that's why one reviewer thought it was a counterfeit game, but no, that's just how you are able to get a pretty darn good board game for only $20! There's a lot of gameplay packed into that box including a couple of expansions. This one isn't quite as good as CoB, but is similar in having a fairly simple ruleset, but much more complex gameplay when it comes to doing well in the game. While I like Castles best at 2p, this one is better at the higher player counts in terms of the game play although it does extend the time to complete the game. You have to think several turns ahead here, and there's the constant push-pull of whether to get more powerful people or stay ahead in the turn order. For me the value here for the price easily rates it 5 stars, but I am an experienced board games that likes highly strategic games, this is not a game for beginner or casual board gamers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best $20 I ever spent on a game
*by K***N on February 9, 2018*

Best $20 I ever spent on a game. Feels a little like Puerto Rico but half the rules. It can also be a little lacking with two players in the sense that two aggressive players could use a single block to potentially cost one the game and you just have to suffer the remaining turns. It can also be a little repetitive; 12 months = 12 turns of the same types of choices but for the simplicity it also offers some depth and allows players to pick it up quickly. Set up can be a bit of a pain. That's my criticism. Its surprisingly a great game thats theme matches the design. Make the most with what youve got. Good resource management a little bit of engine building and several potential strategies without being point salad. This one fills a nice spot in my collection its fun and intriguing to see what gold you can find as you strategize and draft your way through its river of pain.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stockpile specialists and material to avoid disaster (3.5 stars)
*by R***R on July 25, 2020*

Summary: Year of the Dragon is a game for 2-5 players, ages 12+, by Ravensburger games. The box says that you can expect to play for "75-100 minutes," but all of our games by an experienced group ran around three hours. This is the ten year anniversary edition, and it comes with some expansions included. Other reviewers said that there were quality issues with the components. The components seemed sturdy enough to me. Every round you purchase the services of experts, gather supplies, build capabilities, etc. The purpose is to stave off the inevitable crises from war and drought to disease and starvation that will cripple your land. In the end, the player who fared the least poorly wins. On to the Dr Games’ Criteria … GO/NO GO Criterion • Complexity: (NO GO) This is a very complex game. The individual choices each round are not overwhelming, but trying to understand the complex, combinatorial possibilities of past actions on current and future ones makes this game a challenge to play. There are just so many ways to spend resources, and there is no sure way to hedge against the known, coming disasters. • Balanced: (NO GO ) Some players are going to do better immediately at this game, and in several times playing that advantage was persistent. If you can visualize combinations of cards several turns in advance and remember with perfect clarity what has already been played then you will destroy the other players. • Chance (GO) There is a lot of chance, but you know there is so it is OK. It is not an unpleasant surprise. It is a core mechanic. • Clarity: (GO) The rules are light compared to the complexity of the game, but there are many on-line video resources to help. • Reasonable Time: (NO GO) Three hours is too long for this kind of game for my gaming groups. Bonus Criteria • Social: There is nothing innately social or anti-social in this game. • Unique/Interesting Mechanics: The idea of hedging against future disaster through societal preparion is interesting. • Informed: It has a Chinese theme, but you do not really learn anything about Chinese history. • Rewards Throughout: Yes, though your best laid plans can be wiped out in a single bad turn.

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