
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,982
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Armello: The Board Game
- 2–4 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2026

2008
Rules assistance for Drachen Wurf
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Drachen Wurf is a board game released in 2008 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Panning and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Re-rolling and Locking.
6 dice are rolled and re-rolled, trying to get the correct colours to obtain dragon tiles from the display or to take them from other players. You can re-roll the dice several times but have to set at least one aside each time. The dragons are initially at risk from capture by other players but on your next turn you can set them into your secure layout. At the end you score points for having dragons of one colour or different dragons but with the same background landscape. Part of the Schmidt Spiele Easy Play line.
Drachen Wurf supports 2–6 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 Drachen Wurf is 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 Drachen Wurf for ages 8 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.
Drachen Wurf has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Drachen Wurf belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Re-rolling and Locking. 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 Drachen Wurf are: Wolfgang Panning. 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 Drachen Wurf 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.