
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,126
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition)
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Dragon Dice: Eldarim Expansion – Dragonkin
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Dragon Dice: Eldarim Expansion – Dragonkin is an expansion for Dragon Dice released in 2002 for 2–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Lester Smith and Chris 'Shep' Shepperson and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Die Icon Resolution.
This is the dragonkin expansion. Text on the back of the box: The mysterious Eldarim have begun to teach their singular elemental skills to a few chosen Acolytes, who have abandoned their species traditions to become a new species in Esfah. Your battles will be enhanced by using the powerful Dragonmasters and Dragonhunters, the single-element Acolytes of the Eldarim, and the protective Dragonkin whose elemental nature links them with the Eldarim. Eldarim Expansion: Dragonkin; Box contains 6 common dragonkin, 3 uncommon dragonkin, 2 rare dragonkin, and 1 dragonkin champion in a random assortment of types and colors.
Dragon Dice: Eldarim Expansion – Dragonkin 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 Dragon Dice: Eldarim Expansion – Dragonkin is 30–60 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 Dice: Eldarim Expansion – Dragonkin 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 Dice: Eldarim Expansion – Dragonkin belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Die Icon Resolution. 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 Dice: Eldarim Expansion – Dragonkin are: Lester Smith and Chris 'Shep' Shepperson. 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 Dice: Eldarim Expansion – Dragonkin as an expansion for Dragon Dice. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dragon Dice to use it. Check that your edition of Dragon Dice is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.