Rules assistance for Dragons Down: Lost Realms
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 60–150 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Dragons Down: Lost Realms
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Dragons Down: Lost Realms is an expansion for Dragons Down released in 2028 for 1–6 players, 60–150 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Scott DeMers and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Trading.
About the game
Dragons Down: Lost Realms is the 5th and final big box expansion for Dragons Down and introduces... New Map Tiles with simple new mechanics and rules (on par with the complexity of prior expansions) Each tile is its own ecosystem complete with monsters, guardians, traps, perils, and unique features. Fight monsters inspired by the unique map tiles, each which feature. All new treasures inspired by the unique map tiles. A large number of new treasure sites and fearsome guardians. All new classes to play. And maybe a new lineage as well. All new missions specific to the new map tiles. New optional rules to customize your game play experience. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Active Magic Games
Questions and answers
Dragons Down: Lost Realms supports 1–6 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 Dragons Down: Lost Realms is 60–150 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 Dragons Down: Lost Realms 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.
Dragons Down: Lost Realms belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Trading. 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 Dragons Down: Lost Realms are: Scott DeMers. 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 Dragons Down: Lost Realms as an expansion for Dragons Down. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dragons Down to use it. Check that your edition of Dragons Down is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.