- BGG rating
- 7.5
Dragons of Kir: Warlords
- 3–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,422
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Dragons of Kir
2005
Rules assistance for Dragons of Kir
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.9/5
Rules assistant for Dragons of Kir
For 2 players
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Dragons of Kir is a board game released in 2005 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 12 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
Dragons of Kir is an exciting, fast-paced, two-player strategy board game. The object of the game is to strategically place tiles that deflect one of the four constantly moving dragons into your opponent's war tent while defending your own. Colorful tiles, representing the forces of nature and the forces of man, interact with the dragons and influence their movement. Clever tile play creates an ever-changing landscape where opposite edges of the board connect. As quickly as one marauding dragon is deflected another may threaten you. Players must balance both offense and defense in order to succeed. The game play is quick and offers a different experience each time you sit down to play. Dragons of Kir is a themed version of Darter, which won the 2006 Origins Vanguard Innovative Game Award at Gama, with some new tiles and different rules. 4 Player Wood Expansion Set adds rules for 3 and 4 players, wood dragons and war tents, and introduces the dragon token. Re-implements: Darter
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- Future Magic Games
- One Eye Productions
Questions and answers
Dragons of Kir supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Dragons of Kir is 20 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 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 of Kir has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Dragons of Kir 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 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 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.