
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,799
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Dungeon Time
- 1–5 players
- 10–60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2017

2016
Rules assistance for Drachenturm
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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Drachenturm is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Carlo A. Rossi and its main mechanics are Memory and Cooperative Game.
Dragon Tower is a cooperative memory and dexterity game in which players must rescue the captured princess from the dragon's tower. English publisher's text: A fearsome dragon has trapped the princess in his tower. The prince and his companions rush to her aid. They must skillfully work together using their strong memory skills in order to rescue the princess before the dragon makes everything come crashing down. German publisher's text: Der furchterregende Drache hat die Prinzessin in seinen Turm gesperrt. Sofort eilen der Prinz und seine Gefährten zu Hilfe. Nur mit einem guten Gedächtnis und viel Geschick schaffen es die Spieler gemeinsam, die Prinzessin zu retten, bevor der Drache alles zum Einsturz bringt. Ein kooperatives Memo- und Geschicklichkeitsspiel. • cooler Effekt: der Drache zieht an der Schnur und das Gerüst stürzt ein • Drache funktioniert ohne Batterie • spektakulärer 3-D-Aufbau
Drachenturm 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 Drachenturm is 15 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 Drachenturm 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.
Drachenturm has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Drachenturm belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory and Cooperative 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 Drachenturm are: Carlo A. Rossi. 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 Drachenturm 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.