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Dancing Dragons
2005
Rules assistance for Dancing Dragons
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- 4–8 players
- 15–30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Dancing Dragons
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Dancing Dragons is a board game released in 2005 for 4–8 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Margaret Weis and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
A card game where teams of two, three, or four try to use their cards to construct a dragon and get points before their opponents can steal the dragon from them to take the points for themselves. The game design is by Margaret Weis, the artwork is by Tom Wham. From FunAgain Games: Things get very interesting when dragons celebrate! The magic gets so out-of-hand that it can take some time to sort things out. With luck, a swift eye, and good teamwork, these dancing dragons will leave the party with the same wings and tail they had when they came in. Dancing Dragons is a non-collectible, team-based card game that is easy to learn and fun to play. The game is suitable for children, families, or those who refuse to grow up!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- テンデイズゲームズ (TendaysGames)
- Margaret Weis Productions, Ltd.
Questions and answers
Dancing Dragons supports 4–8 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 Dancing Dragons is 15–30 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 Dancing Dragons 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.
Dancing Dragons has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Dancing Dragons belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Team-Based Game. 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 credited designers of Dancing Dragons are: Margaret Weis. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Dancing Dragons as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.