
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,545
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Dice & Dragons
- 1–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Fallen City of Karez: Golden Dragon expansion
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Fallen City of Karez: Golden Dragon expansion is an expansion for Fallen City of Karez released in 2012 for 2–5 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Elad Goldsteen and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Worker Placement.
The Golden Dragon Guild is one of the oldest guild houses in the known world, and its mysterious demeanor and deity fed the rumors tying them to the destruction of Karez. As the king leaves Karez to its ruins, the Golden Dragon's worshipers can finally construct their secret temple and resurrect their beloved deity. Fallen City of Karez: Golden Dragon comes with a new deck of allegiance cards. The player who draws the Golden Dragon Allegiance will conspire to destroy the city of Karez! If Karez does not become a City by the end of the game, this player wins the game and all the other players lose.
Fallen City of Karez: Golden Dragon expansion supports 2–5 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 Fallen City of Karez: Golden Dragon expansion 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 Fallen City of Karez: Golden Dragon expansion 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.
Fallen City of Karez: Golden Dragon expansion has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Fallen City of Karez: Golden Dragon expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, City Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Worker 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 Fallen City of Karez: Golden Dragon expansion are: Elad Goldsteen. 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 Fallen City of Karez: Golden Dragon expansion as an expansion for Fallen City of Karez. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Fallen City of Karez to use it. Check that your edition of Fallen City of Karez is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.