- BGG rank
- BGG #21,321
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Darter
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2004
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- 3–4 players
- 30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Dragons of Kir: Warlords
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Dragons of Kir: Warlords is an expansion for Dragons of Kir released in 2009 for 3–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Dove Byrne and Jason Conkey and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
The Warlords expansion for Dragons of Kir enables three or four players to play what was previously a two-player game. It includes 3-4p instructions, as well as the following wooden pieces: 4 wooden towers (1 for each player, each in a different color of wood) to act as "war tents" 4 wooden blocks with dragons wood-burned into them to act as the player pawns 1 wooden block with a dragon wood-burned into it, which acts as the start player token The last war tent standing wins! Additionally, three-player cutthroat rules are included.
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Questions and answers
Dragons of Kir: Warlords supports 3–4 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 Dragons of Kir: Warlords is 30 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 of Kir: Warlords for ages 6 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 of Kir: Warlords has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Dragons of Kir: Warlords belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 of Kir: Warlords are: Dove Byrne and Jason Conkey. 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 of Kir: Warlords as an expansion for Dragons of Kir. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dragons of Kir to use it. Check that your edition of Dragons of Kir is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.