Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015)

Rahdo highly praises Trickerion as an excellent, beautifully produced, and thematic game that he and his partner are willing to spend over two hours playing, a rare endorsement for longer games from them.

The game is a highly strategic and deep worker placement experience that brilliantly integrates its magic theme, offering rewarding gameplay for players who enjoy intricate eurogames.

“Even with all the energy and love put into Trickerion (our first board game), coming from a first creator, its groundbreaking success at the time was either a miracle, a manifestation of true magic, or a remarkable coincidence. With the possibility of our beloved universe coming alive as a motion picture, I have no more doubts that magic is present in our world.”

“Carl King found Trickerion: Legends of Illusion to be a highly recommended and rewarding worker placement game, praising its exceptional components, engaging gameplay, and immersive theme, securing its place as a definite keeper in his collection.”

“But once you get rolling, Trickerion is such a joy to play. The mix of decisions and consequences is really something else;”

“Trickerion: Legends of Illusion is a captivating game that immerses players in a world of illusionists competing for fame and glory.”

The reviewer praises Trickerion as a deep, rich, and intense worker placement game featuring open strategies and beautiful components, emphasizing that its complexity and lengthy playtime make it ideal for those seeking a challenging heavyweight Eurogame.

The reviewer expresses strong admiration for "Trickerion: Legends of Illusion," praising its thematic depth, engaging mechanisms, and its enduring appeal to fans of heavy Euro games, particularly highlighting how the new expansion enhances the overall experience.

The reviewer highly enjoyed Trickerion: Legends of Illusion, praising its depth, engaging gameplay, and strategic tightness, considering it well worth the lengthy play time for those who appreciate heavy games.

“I should start by saying that I immediately fell in love with Trickerion when I first played it, shortly after its release in 2015. It very rapidly became a favourite game and remains in my top three to this day.”

The reviewer considers Trickerion: Legends of Illusion an already excellent game, even without its expansions, and places it among their top 20 board games of all time. The expansions are seen as valuable additions that enhance the game experience.

“The core game plus the Dark Alley is fantastic. When you have the length that comes with seven rounds, you can setup a few tricks, and perform them a few times netting some solid points. You really feel like you’ve earned the title of Magician.”