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Drakon Expansion 1
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2002
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- BGG #9,921
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Drakon (Second Edition)
2002
Rules assistance for Drakon (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Drakon (Second Edition)
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Drakon (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2002 for 2–6 players, 40 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
The old dragon Drakon has captured a brave band of adventurers who have sneaked into her lair to steal her gold. But rather than eat them immediately, Drakon has decided to make it a game: Greed shall set one of the adventurers free. She sends the frightened adventurers into her magical, mad vaulted chambers, and the first one to collect ten gold from Drakon’s maze gets to go free. The rest get to be lunch. Each turn, players must choose one of two options: (1) place a tile from their hand onto the board, expanding the dungeon; or (2) move their Hero to an adjacent tile. Many of the the dungeon tiles have an icon that allows players entering that space to take a special action (for example, taking a piece of gold from the dragon's hoard, stealing gold from another player, or destroying a tile that is already in play). Components 6 Character Counters with plastic bases 1 Drakon Counter with plastic base 6 Character Ability Counters 64 Chamber Tiles 32 Gold Coins Set of Instructions
Designers
Publishers
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Galakta
Questions and answers
Drakon (Second Edition) 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 (Second Edition) is 40 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 (Second Edition) 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 (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Drakon (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Fantasy 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 (Second Edition) 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 (Second Edition) 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.