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Carambouille
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Dragon
2006
Rules assistance for Dragon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 11+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Dragon is a board game released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Sylvie Barc and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting.
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About the game
This is a simple and quick card game for up to four players. (kids starting at age of 8 years). Each player starts with a hand of 7 cards. Each turn he draws one and puts one on the table. Beginning with one card on the table, players are completing columns (same value of cards) and rows (higher/lower value). If a player completes a row or column he gets a chip. There are Dragon cards to spice up the game. The player with most chips at the end of the game is the winner.
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Questions and answers
Dragon supports 2–4 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 is 10 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 for ages 11 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 has a complexity rating of 1.0 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 belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting. 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 are: Sylvie Barc. 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 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.