Poisson d'Avril

Published 1983

Don't Panic East German game of Wizardry and Magic. Uses simultaneous action, dynamic tension, spells, special powers, line-of-sight and hidden identities in a peculiar mix that defies description but inspires awe in those who've experienced it. Feige Spiele's warehouse burnt down in early 1983, just before distribution of Willi Sonderling's masterpiece was to be shipped. Only a handful of reviewer copies survived. Shortly thereafter there was a very small print run (fewer than a couple hundred) of the German version, das Verschwinden. In the mid to late 80s, the Starducks promotional version was released in certain regions of the United States. (The Starducks version was released in two parts - a base game and expansion - but both parts are really needed to play the game.)

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Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium-Heavy — 4.21/5
Year
1983
BGG Rating
6.70
BGG Rank
#12549
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Poisson d'Avril supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Poisson d'Avril takes about 120 minutes.
Poisson d'Avril has a complexity rating of 4.21/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Heavy' category. It is a complex game best suited for experienced board gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Poisson d'Avril is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Poisson d'Avril has a rating of 6.70/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 121 ratings. It is ranked #12549 overall.
Poisson d'Avril was designed by Willi Sonderling. It was published in 1983.