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Drachentreppe
2024
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- 3–6 players
- 20–40 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Drachentreppe is a board game released in 2024 for 3–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Werner Hodel and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
In Drachentreppe, you want to bring your magicians to the top of the dragon stairs, or collect the dragon's eggs — or both, of course! Each player starts with three magicians at the bottom of the staircase. On a turn, you choose a magician you want to move, then roll the die: If you roll 1, 2, or 3, move that magician up that many steps, then roll again or end your turn. If you roll an up arrow, move that magician up to the same step as the next higher magician, no matter whose magician it is. If you roll the dragon, place the dragon on your step, then take a dragon egg from the supply. If you roll a down arrow, you can place a dragon egg on that magician's step to keep them from falling, or your magician falls down until they're caught by one of your other magicians, landing on the step above the catcher. If your lowest magician is falling, they fall to the starting step. Anytime you move, you place your magician on the outside of the staircase compared to other magicians — and anytime three magicians are on the same step, the magician closest to the staircase column falls to the starting step. Anytime you move up and pass a dragon egg on a step or land on the same step as one, you collect it. The same goes for move up to or passing the dragon. To reach the top step, you must return a dragon egg to the supply. When a player has all three of their magicians on the top step, the game ends after everyone has had the same number of turns. Players score 1-3-6 points for getting 1-2-3 magicians to the top step and 1 point for each egg they hold. Whoever has the most points wins.
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Questions and answers
Drachentreppe supports 3–6 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 Drachentreppe is 20–40 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 Drachentreppe 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.
Drachentreppe has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Drachentreppe belongs to these categories: Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Drachentreppe are: Werner Hodel. 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 Drachentreppe 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.