
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,404
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Carnival Zombie: 2nd Edition
- 1–6 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Crossbows and Catapults: Dragon Battle Set
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Crossbows and Catapults: Dragon Battle Set is an expansion for Crossbows and Catapults released in 1983 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up.
This game could be combined with the master battle set or used on its own as a standalone game. The game includes 2 dragons (which are similar to catapults), 2 catapults, 2 crossbows, walls, flags, figures, projectiles, cards, rulers, etc. The dragons had special firing rules and special 'dragon master' figures that used them.
Crossbows and Catapults: Dragon Battle Set supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Crossbows and Catapults: Dragon Battle Set is 60 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 Crossbows and Catapults: Dragon Battle Set for ages 6 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.
Crossbows and Catapults: Dragon Battle Set belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Action / Dexterity, and Miniatures. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Crossbows and Catapults: Dragon Battle Set and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Crossbows and Catapults: Dragon Battle Set as an expansion for Crossbows and Catapults. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Crossbows and Catapults to use it. Check that your edition of Crossbows and Catapults is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.