
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,612
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Quetzal
- 2–5 players
- 30–75 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Black Dragon's Guild: Dark Forest Expansion
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Black Dragon's Guild: Dark Forest Expansion is an expansion for Black Dragon's Guild released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Worker Placement.
The expansion to Black Dragon's Guild adds a fifth player to the base game. Also included are 9 new adventurers and the Dark Forest game board extension including spaces for additional quests and three new city locations: Green Dragon Tavern, Bandit Camp, and Pit of the Damned.
Black Dragon's Guild: Dark Forest Expansion supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Black Dragon's Guild: Dark Forest Expansion is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Black Dragon's Guild: Dark Forest Expansion for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Black Dragon's Guild: Dark Forest Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Worker Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Black Dragon's Guild: Dark Forest Expansion as an expansion for Black Dragon's Guild. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Black Dragon's Guild to use it. Check that your edition of Black Dragon's Guild is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.