- BGG rank
- BGG #3,259
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Drakon (Third Edition)
- 2–6 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2006
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- 6.6
Rules assistance for Drakon Expansion 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
Rules assistant for Drakon Expansion 1
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Drakon Expansion 1 is an expansion for Drakon (Second Edition) released in 2002 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tom Jolly and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
This expansion includes 48 new tiles to add to the basic game and a pawn representing the Drakon itself. Some of the tile functions include Secret Passages (can move between them as if adjacent), the Escape passage (move your hero to it immediately after laying it down), Drakon's Bargain (buy a tile from the board into your hand), Base Structure (tiles attached to it cannot be altered), Small Chamber (blocks movement when occupied), Void (miss next turn, reappear anywhere on board turn after that), Tornado (must move 4 chambers on next move), and Summon Drakon (places the Drakon token on an empty chamber, subsequent landings allow you to move it up to 3 chambers; Drakon sends heroes back to the start less 1 gold.) version compatibility Although the package says that this expansion cannot be used with the first printing of the game (with a red dragon on the cover) and can only be combined with the second printing (with a green dragon on the cover), using it with the first printing is not that big of a problem. The only difficulty is that the backs of the tiles will have different pictures, and of minor note is that the newer tiles are a little thicker than the old ones. Note that the expansion will not work with the newer Drakon (Third Edition) because it has larger tiles (measuring 2.5 by 2.5 inches), and the 3rd Edition doesn't really need it since it already includes some of the expansion tiles.
Designers
Publishers
- Fantasy Flight Games
Questions and answers
Drakon Expansion 1 supports 2–6 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 Drakon Expansion 1 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 Drakon Expansion 1 for ages 10 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.
Drakon Expansion 1 has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Drakon Expansion 1 belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Exploration, and Maze. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement. 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 Drakon Expansion 1 are: Tom Jolly. 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 Drakon Expansion 1 as an expansion for Drakon (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Drakon (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Drakon (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.