I just managed to jump into this one before it started. There ended up being nine of us and it took a little to get us through the rules and get started. It took about a full rotation to really pick up on how the game worked and for people to start settling in to it.
Once, this happened, though, things picked up a bit and quickly a few people were out of the game, which made things pick up even more.
A few players had been unlucky early on, so these were the ones that I focused on, one at a time, to eliminate.
After a few more rounds a couple more people were out and it came down to the two female decks. I was playing Fiona the Volatile and the woman to my right was playing Eve the Illusionist. We both were only around 7 or 8 down between the alcohol and fortitude deductions, although I believe I had one or two less hindrances at the time than she did.
At this point, things really picked up as a much quicker back and forth started up between the two of us. Slowly, our counters got closer and closer together. I thought that I had her a few turns only to have her play cards that negated or flipped the results of my cards.
Finally, down to only 1 movement left for either of us to loose, I played a card that she could not block or deflect and I got the closest of victories. It is almost certain that if I would have had to drink that turn, I would have lost.
A well played back and forth that she would have won had we started on equal footing.
Winning Wench - Fiona the Volatile
Final Thoughts:
The Red Dragon Inn was a fun game, but I think it was probably a bit of a stretch for 9 players, almost all of which had never played it. It would probably work best with around 4 or 5 players and then be a fast paced game where the characteristics of each deck would shine more and it would take much less time to complete.
As it was, the structure and charm of each deck had a hard time coming through with so many people. Luckily, everyone playing was invested, so it was a pretty fun game.
I would sure play this again with others who had played before in a large group or in what it seems would be its best format, around 4-5 players.
Overall, not a bad way to start off the gaming evening.
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