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Dragon Quest
1992
Rules assistance for Dragon Quest
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Dragon Quest
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Dragon Quest is a board game released in 1992 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by William W. Connors, Walter E. Johnston, IV, and David Wise and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Grid Movement, and Role Playing.
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About the game
Fantasy miniature game. A typical Dragons & Dungeon game. Requires a Game Master. The original game comes with 6 Ral Partha metal miniatures, 180 cards (featuring monsters, treasures, objects and traps), a dungeon board, D&D dice, and three pre-made adventures (ISBN 1-56076-552-b)
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Questions and answers
Dragon Quest 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 Quest is 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 Quest 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 Quest 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 Quest belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Grid Movement, and Role Playing. 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 Quest are: William W. Connors, Walter E. Johnston, IV, and David Wise. 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 Quest 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.