The Legends of Andor
2–4 players • ages 10+ • Michael Menzel • 2012
- Designer
- Michael Menzel
- Publisher
- Iello · Zvezda · Franckh-Kosmos · Piatnik & Söhne
- First published
- 2012
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Age
- 10+
- Genre
- Adventure board game
How it plays
The Legends of Andor plays 2–4 players and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
The Legends of Andor was designed by Michael Menzel, a renowned fantasy illustrator who transitioned into game design with this title. Released in 2012 by Kosmos in Germany and distributed by Iello internationally, the game was conceived as a cooperative experience that emphasizes narrative-driven exploration. Menzel aimed to blend tactical gameplay with a storybook feel, allowing players to navigate a changing landscape across a series of interconnected legends.
The game received significant acclaim for its innovative use of artwork to dictate gameplay mechanics, with the board serving as both the map and the tracker for the story's progress. It won the Kennerspiel des Jahres in 2013, recognized for its accessibility and thematic depth. Menzel's approach was intended to make complex fantasy role-playing elements more intuitive for family and casual play, which helped solidify the game's position as a staple in the modern cooperative board game genre.
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About The Legends of Andor
The Legends of Andor is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • ages 10+ • Michael Menzel • 2012. It's filed under adventure board game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play The Legends of Andor?
The Legends of Andor is a board game for 2–4 players, filed under adventure board game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: http://legendsofandor.com/
How many players is The Legends of Andor for?
The Legends of Andor is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is The Legends of Andor for?
The Legends of Andor lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed The Legends of Andor?
The Legends of Andor was designed by Michael Menzel. It's published by Iello, Zvezda, Franckh-Kosmos, Piatnik & Söhne and 1 more. The catalog gives its publication year as 2012.
Has The Legends of Andor won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for The Legends of Andor lists As d'Or Jeu de l'Année, Kennerspiel des Jahres and Nederlandse Spellenprijs - best expert game.
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