
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,688
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Winston
- 2–6 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

2012
Rules assistance for Dragi Drache
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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Dragi Drache is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Christoph Cantzler and Anja Wrede.
Dragon Dragi and his friends have one big wish: If only they could breathe fire like the adult dragons! So they practice a lot and eat lots of fiery-hot dragonfruits. Today they are having a fire-breathing contest. The participant who manages to blow the floating fire ball into the right volcano field gets to collect the highly sought-after dragonfruits. Dragi Drache is a dragon-themed action game for children. At the center of the board is a cardboard volcano that divides the board into six sections. Underneath the board (in the box) is an airblower that when switched on keeps a little ball afloat. Each player gets an individual game board and six dragonfruit chits in the same color. One dragonfruit chit per player color is then placed on each section of the game board. To play the game, someone turns on the air blower, then places the ball on the air jet at the center of the board so that it floats over the volcano. The active player each turn tries to blow the ball into one of the board sections with a dragonfruit chit of her color, with only one chance to get the ball in the right spot. If the ball lands on a board section with a dragonfruit of her color, she takes that chit and places it on her game board. Whether she gets it or not, though, the next player then takes his turn. The first player to collect six dragonfruits of her color wins!
Dragi Drache 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 Dragi Drache is 20 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 Dragi Drache for ages 4 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.
Dragi Drache 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.
Dragi Drache belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Dragi Drache and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Dragi Drache are: Christoph Cantzler and Anja Wrede. 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 Dragi Drache 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.