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Dragon's Ransom
2015
Rules assistance for Dragon's Ransom
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Dragon's Ransom
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Dragon's Ransom is a board game released in 2015 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Tony Go and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Hark! Another hero approaches. Prepare the minions. Get them in line. The dragon's ransom must never be claimed! In Dragon's Ransom, you take on the role of Master of the Dungeon, sending waves of minions towards ill-prepared heroes. Link minions to create devastating combos, but beware- the heroes may be fools but they will fight back. Dragon's Ransom is a reverse dungeon crawl solo & co-operative card game for 1 - 4 players. On your turn you will draw cards from the minion deck and play minions and traps against the heroes that oppose you. Once they're built up, play Attack! cards to send your chains rushing forward to attack the heroes. Spend too much time building the chains and the heroes will strike back, breaking apart your ranks. Defeat all the heroes to win or exhaust your minion supply to suffer defeat. Dragon's Ransom is a primarily solitaire game with official rules and components for multiplayer up to 4.
Designers
Publishers
- Tau Leader Games
Questions and answers
Dragon's Ransom supports 1–4 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's Ransom 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 Dragon's Ransom for ages 8 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's Ransom has a complexity rating of 1.7 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's Ransom belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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's Ransom are: Tony Go. 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's Ransom 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.