It is recommended, especially with the second extension (dealers) and the 3rd Expansion (Dragon). While for other card commodity in cities and finished a Schweinderl in the meadow raise additional victory points at the dealer, the dragon brings a certain parchesi-you-not-similarity and thus randomness into play. A retainer is removed from the board if the fairy does not protect him in front of dragons and is located in its path. In combination, I find it even for two very amusing, otherwise it will be over time a bit monotonous ...