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- BGG #28,885
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Athens
- 2–4 players
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Dragon Canyon
2016
Rules assistance for Dragon Canyon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Dragon Canyon
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Dragon Canyon is a board game released in 2016 for 1–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Li Hsiao En and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
In a world where humans and dinosaurs coexisted for millenia you play as a tribal king who is leading an army to build a thriving kingdom. You decide if you can co-exist with other tribes to collect resources or start a war to plunder trophy, while also summon the dragon to attack the enemy's army — but do not forget that unraveling the mysteries of the Dragon Canyon is your ultimate goal. Dragon Canyon is a light skirmish game of tricks and traps for 1-5 players in 30 minutes. Send your tribe’s finest to gather riches – or take them by force. Summon mighty dragons and race to claim victory for your clan.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Nice Game Publishing
- Sharp Point Publishing
Questions and answers
Dragon Canyon supports 1–5 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 Dragon Canyon 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 Dragon Canyon for ages 10 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.
Dragon Canyon has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Dragon Canyon belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and 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 Dragon Canyon are: Li Hsiao En. 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 Dragon Canyon 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.