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- 7.0
Dragon Noir 1: L'Exil
- 2–7 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
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- BGG #15,346
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Dragon Noir 2: L'Epreuve
1993
Rules assistance for Dragon Noir 2: L'Epreuve
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- 1–7 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Dragon Noir 2: L'Epreuve
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Dragon Noir 2: L'Epreuve is a board game released in 1993 for 1–7 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Duccio Vitale and its main mechanics are Modular Board and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Dragon Noir 2 -L'Epreuve is the second fantasy war game in the the Dragon Noir series (Dragon Noir 1: L'Exil). After entering the caves of the dwarfs and rescuing a princess from a dragon, the group of rebel humans from Halöven, and other groups of allied orcs, dwarfs and elves, must search the Caves of Alkiram, queen of the Krobs to find a magical Orb. One player plays the Krobs (which are like giant spiders of different kinds) and the rest of the players take control of the different allied characters as they see fit (the game doesn't state a limit to the number of players). There are 6 scenarios and one to play as solitaire. The game mechanic is compatible with the games in the Cry Havoc series. Each counter represents one person with some of the Krobs taking more than one hex. Part of the Cry Havoc series.
Questions and answers
Dragon Noir 2: L'Epreuve supports 1–7 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 Noir 2: L'Epreuve 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 Noir 2: L'Epreuve for ages 12 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 Noir 2: L'Epreuve has a complexity rating of 2.7 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 Noir 2: L'Epreuve belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Modular Board and Hexagon Grid. 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 Noir 2: L'Epreuve are: Duccio Vitale. 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 Noir 2: L'Epreuve 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.