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Dragonslayer
1981
Rules assistance for Dragonslayer
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Dragonslayer
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Dragonslayer is a board game released in 1981 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Redmond Aksel Simonsen and Brad Hessel and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Events, and Ratio / Combat Results Table.
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About the game
(FROM DESCRIPTION ON BACK OF BOX) ... In Dragonslayer, you are a magician embarked on a quest to destroy Vermithrx Pejorative, the last dragon. Before you confront the dread beast, you must travel throughout the island kingdom of Urland in search of companions, magical items, spells, and weapons. Your journey will be eased or hindered by events that occur along the road, and your every step will be dogged by the King's men - desperate men who would take you captive to thwart your mission. And should your good fortune and skill see you through all the dangers of the road, the greatest peril yet awaits you. You must face and match the awesome creature you have sworn to destroy before you can win ... before you can claim the title, Dragonslayer.
Designers
Publishers
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
Dragonslayer 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 Dragonslayer is 120 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 Dragonslayer 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.
Dragonslayer 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.
Dragonslayer belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Events, and Ratio / Combat Results Table. 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 Dragonslayer are: Redmond Aksel Simonsen and Brad Hessel. 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 Dragonslayer 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.