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Don't Wake the Dragon!
1986
Rules assistance for Don't Wake the Dragon!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 10–12 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Don't Wake the Dragon!
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Don't Wake the Dragon! is a board game released in 1986 for 2–4 players, 10–12 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Big Snore (the Dragon) snoozes next to the penguin eggs he stole. You race your penguin across the icebergs to return your egg to your nest --first one to do so wins! You move clockwise around the "board", skipping occupied spaces. An egg space gives you your coveted egg. A dragon space means you depress the plunger and hope the ensuing shaking does not make your penguin fall off (it returns to the first available safe space before where it was) and lose its egg. In the "advanced" game, you need two eggs to win, and you have the option of pressing the dragon plunger a second time when you land on a dragon space. The shaking is achieved mechanically, without batteries.
Editions
- Don't Wake the Dragon!enParker Brothers1986
- Don't Wake the Dragon!enParker Brothers
- Non svegliate il dragoitEditrice Giochi1988
- Chut, le dragon dort!frParker Brothers
- Não Acorde o Dragão!Estrela
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Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- Editrice Giochi
- Estrela
Questions and answers
Don't Wake the Dragon! supports 2–4 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 Don't Wake the Dragon! is 10–12 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 Don't Wake the Dragon! for ages 5 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.
Don't Wake the Dragon! has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Don't Wake the Dragon! belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Don't Wake the Dragon! 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.