
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,458
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Ghost Blaster
- 1–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2014

2006
Rules assistance for Fiery Dragons
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Fiery Dragons is a board game released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Dirscherl and its main mechanics are Memory.
Everyone knows that baby dragons are courageous. But they need also a good memory. And they prove it with a race around the bubbling volcano. Each player starts his baby dragon in another cave. The active player tries to uncover a chit with the kind of symbol shown on the field he's standing on. If he fails, his turn is over. If he draws a pirate dragon, he even must move back. If he succeeds, he moves forward up 1, 2, or 3 spaces (depending on the chit), and continues with his turn. The first player that completes a round around the board and reaches his cave with an exact move wins the game.
Fiery Dragons 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 Fiery Dragons is 15 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 Fiery Dragons for ages 5 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.
Fiery Dragons has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Fiery Dragons belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Memory, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Fiery Dragons are: Wolfgang Dirscherl. 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 Fiery Dragons 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.