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- 7.1
Sniper! Special Forces: Sniper! Companion Game #2
- 2–3 players
- 60–480 min
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- 1988
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Dragon Lords
1993
Rules assistance for Dragon Lords
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Dragon Lords
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Dragon Lords is a board game released in 1993 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Matt Forbeck and Bryan Winter and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up.
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About the game
From the back of the box: Welcome to Dragon Lords, the game of fantastic battles between fierce dragons. In Dragon Lords, each player controls a dragon involved in an awesome battle. Players move their dragons about the maps, jockeying for the best position from which to unleash their breath weapons upon their hapless opponents and hurling themselves headlong into mid-air mortal combat. Dragon Lords is a fast-paced game sure to please and lover of fantasy. The forty page rulebook covers how to fight with dragons of all sorts. It contains 12 ready-made dragons, plus easy-to-use rules for how to design up to 625 types of dragons, each of which can use any of the five different types of riders. The first part of the book features the introductory rules which can be read and learned by the most inexperienced gamer in a single sitting. But the fun doesn't stop there! The rulebook also contains a full set of advanced and optional rules that add even more complexity and realism to the game. Even the most die-hard dragon fans will find what they want in Dragon Lords. This game contains a forty page rulebook with 12 "ready made" dragon play sheets, scenarios, game log and blank play sheet. Two quick reference cards. A set of 70 altitude and combat counters. Six metal dragons, riders and plastic mounting stands. (Models do not come assembled or painted.) Four dice. Six full color map sheets overlaid by a hexagonal grid.
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- Hexagonal
- Grenadier Models, Inc.
Questions and answers
Dragon Lords 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 Lords is 120 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 Lords 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 Lords has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Dragon Lords belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up. 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 Lords are: Matt Forbeck and Bryan Winter. 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 Lords 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.