Fantasy Games
Browse all Fantasy board games in the Meeple Pulse database.
Styles
Themes
AbstractAdventureAncientAnimalsArtBusinessCard GameCo-operativeComic BookCooperativeCrimeEconomicEnvironmentalismExplorationFantasyHistoricalHorrorHumorIntrigueLiteraryMagicMarvelMedievalModernMuseumMysteryMythologyNatureNauticalPoliticalPress Your LuckSatireSci-FiSocial CommentarySocial InteractionSpaceSuperheroesThematicTravelWarWesternWord-Guessing
Mechanics
3D PlacementActingAction / DexterityAction DraftingAction Point AllowanceAction Point Allowance SystemAction Point SystemAction PointsAction ProgrammingAction QueueAction RetrievalAction SelectionAction/EventAlliancesAlternate ActivationApp-AssistedApp-DrivenArea ControlArea InfluenceArea MajorityArea Majority / InfluenceArea MovementArgumentationAsymmetricAsymmetric FactionsAsymmetric GameAsymmetric PowersAsymmetrical PowersAuction & BiddingAuction/BiddingAuctioningBag BuildingBettingBetting and BluffingBetting and WageringBetting and WagersBiddingBingoBlind BiddingBluffingCampaign / Battle Card DrivenCampaign / LegacyCampaign / Legacy GameCampaign / Mission-basedCampaign / ScenariosCampaign GameCampaign PlayCard DraftingCard DrawingCard DrivenCard Driven ActionCard Driven CombatCard Driven Dice AllocationCard Driven MovementCard ManagementCard PlayCard Play / Hand ManagementCard Play Conflict ResolutionCard SheddingCard-Driven MovementCharacter CreationCharacter ProgressionChit-Pull SystemCo-op PlayCo-operative GameCo-operative PlayCode-breakingCombat ResolutionCombo ChainCommand CardsCommodity SpeculationCommunication LimitsContract FulfillmentContractsCooperative GameCooperative GameplayCooperative PlayCooperative Trick-takingDebateDeck BuildingDeck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDeck-BuildingDeductionDexterityDice DraftingDice PlacementDice RollingDiplomatic InfluenceDraftingDynamic Battle SystemEnclosureEnd Game BonusesEngine BuildingEngine-BuildingEscape RoomEvent DrivenExplorationFarmingFlip and WriteFollowFollow ActionGrid CoverageGrid MovementHand ManagementHex-and-CounterHexagon GridHidden MovementHidden RolesI Cut You ChooseIncomeInfluence / Area MajorityLadder ClimbingLegacyLegacy ElementsLegacy GameLegacy SystemLimited CommunicationLine DrawingLine of SightMancalaMap MovementMarketMarket DraftingMarket ManipulationMarket MechanicMarket SpeculationMatchingMeasurement MovementMemoryMission ObjectivesModular BoardModular Board ConstructionMovement TemplatesMulti-Use CardsMulti-use CardsMultiple ScenariosMust FollowNarrative ChoiceNarrative Choice / ParagraphNegotiationNegotiation MechanicsNetwork & Route BuildingNetwork BuildingNetwork and Route BuildingOne vs ManyOne vs. ManyOpen DraftingPaper-and-PencilPartnershipsPattern BuildingPattern RecognitionPick-up and DeliverPlayer EliminationPlayer InteractionPlayer JudgePoint SaladPoint to Point MovementPolyominoesPush Your LuckPush-Your-LuckPuzzlePuzzle-LikePuzzle-SolvingRaceReal-TimeRecipe FulfillmentResource ManagementRole PlayingRole SelectionRoll / Spin and MoveRondelRoute BuildingRoute-BuildingRoute/Network BuildingSanity SystemScenario / Campaign PlayScenario / Mission / Campaign GameScenario / Mission FunctionSecret Unit DeploymentSemi-Cooperative GameSet CollectionSheddingSimulationSimultaneous ActionSimultaneous Action SelectionSimultaneous Hidden AllocationSocial DeductionSocial InteractionSolo / Solitaire GameSpace ExplorationStat Check / Skill CheckStock HoldingStorytellingStrategic PlanningTableau BuildingTactical Decision-MakingTake ThatTargeted CluesTeam PlayTeam-Based GameTeam-Based GuessingTeamworkTech TreesTech Trees / Tech TracksTechnology & Armament TracksTechnology TreeTension & Aggression TracksTile DraftingTile LayingTile PlacementTime TrackTime TravelTower DefenseTrack MovementTradingTrick-takingTug of WarTurn Order: PassTurn Order: Stat-BasedUnit PlacementVariable Phase OrderVariable Player PowersVariable Set-upVariable SetupVictory Point TracksVotingWord AssociationWord GameWord GuessingWord-GuessingWord-guessingWordplayWorker Placement

RANK #35
Terra Mystica
2012In Terra Mystica, 2-3 players take on the roles of magical clans seeking to expand their mystical influence across a mystical board. Each player builds and manages their own territory, placing tiles to create a unique landscape while utilizing various magical abilities to outmaneuver their opponents. The game's objective is to be the first to achieve a set amount of mystical power, earned through strategic tile placement, resource management, and clever use of magical abilities.
As players navigate the mystical realm, they'll encounter ancient ruins, mysterious artifacts, and rival clans vying for dominance. With each turn, players must balance their own needs with the changing landscape, adapting to new opportunities and challenges as they arise.
Terra Mystica is a game of strategic planning, clever resource management, and magical might, appealing to fans of area control, engine-building, and strategic gameplay.
2-3 60m⚖️ 3.5
BoxNo Cover Art
RANK #127
In Dwellings of Eldervale, players take on the roles of architects tasked with designing and building a thriving community in the mystical realm of Eldervale. The game's goal is to create a harmonious balance between the natural world and the needs of the inhabitants, while also competing to earn the most prestige points.
The gameplay involves a combination of area control, resource management, and engine-building mechanics. Players start with a small plot of land and must carefully plan their development, balancing the need for resources such as food, water, and materials with the desire to build structures that will attract inhabitants and generate revenue. As players progress, they can expand their territory, recruit new residents, and construct buildings that provide bonuses and benefits.
One of the unique aspects of Dwellings of Eldervale is its thematic depth. The game's world is richly detailed, with a focus on environmentalism and sustainability. Players must navigate the challenges of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality, all while striving to create a thriving community that benefits both the inhabitants and the environment.
The game's mechanics are carefully designed to promote strategic thinking and planning, as players must balance short-term needs with long-term goals. The game also features a dynamic weather system and a variety of events and challenges that add an extra layer of complexity and replayability.
1-4 60m⚖️ 3.5
BoxNo Cover Art
Round of Fire
2017Round of Fire is a strategic board game designed for 2-4 players, where each player takes on the role of a leader in a medieval kingdom. The goal of the game is to accumulate wealth and influence by collecting resources, building structures, and managing your kingdom's economy. Players must navigate the challenges of war, diplomacy, and natural disasters while making strategic decisions to outmaneuver their opponents.
The gameplay involves a combination of resource management, area control, and engine-building mechanics. Each player starts with a small village and must expand it by collecting resources, building new structures, and recruiting units. The game features a unique 'fire' mechanism, where players can use fire to destroy their opponents' structures or disrupt their economy.
One of the key aspects of Round of Fire is its thematic depth. Players must balance short-term goals with long-term strategies, taking into account the needs of their kingdom and the actions of their opponents. The game also features a high level of replayability, as each playthrough offers a unique combination of challenges and opportunities.
Overall, Round of Fire is a challenging and engaging board game that requires strategic thinking and planning. It's an excellent choice for fans of strategy games who are looking for a new challenge.
m⚖️ 4.0