Elfenland*
Elfenland is a redesigned version of the original Elfenroads game, set in a mythical elven world. Players, as young elves, embark on a journey across the land to visit as many of the twenty Elfencities as possible. The game is uniquely characterized by its variety of whimsical transportation methods and strategic movement across a network of interconnected cities.
Gameplay Overview
- Travel and Exploration: Players aim to visit as many Elfencities as they can in four rounds using various fantastical transport modes.
- Transportation Strategy: Matching transportation tiles with cards in hand is key to effective movement.
- Dynamic Route Planning: Players can use their own or others’ transport tiles, leading to constantly evolving travel plans.
Special Features
- Variety of Transport Modes: Includes Giant Pigs, Elfcarts, Unicorns, Rafts, Magic Clouds, Trollwagons, and Dragons, each with specific terrain advantages.
- Terrain Adaptability: Different modes of transport have varied efficiencies depending on the terrain.
- Interactive Route Blocking: Players can strategically place tiles to aid their journey or hinder others.
Victory Conditions
- Early Victory: A player wins instantly if they visit all 20 cities by the end of the third round.
- Final Scoring: After four rounds, players reveal their 'home' city and lose points for each city they are distant from it, with the highest scorer winning.
Conclusion
Elfenland offers a delightful blend of strategy, planning, and whimsical adventure, appealing to players who enjoy route planning and adaptive strategies in a richly thematic setting. The game's unique transportation mechanics and interactive gameplay make it a captivating experience for families and strategy game enthusiasts alike.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1998
- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Elfenland so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 5 in All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 1998" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 6 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 1998" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 28 in The best games by Alan R. Moon 🇬🇧👨
- Position 2 in The best games presented at the Spiel 1992 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 10 in The best games with unicorns 🦄