
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,604
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Corrupted Kingdoms
- 2–6 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2016

2018
Rules assistance for Greedy Dragons
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Greedy Dragons is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Dan DeJager and its main mechanics are Take That, Area Majority / Influence, and Team-Based Game.
It's time to divvy up the dragons' hoard, but no one wants to share! Can you trick your fellow dragons into leaving you with the most treasure? Greedy Dragons is a simple but strategic card-stacking game. Overlap cards and build lairs to collect all the gems — and leave your opponents empty-handed! Play one-on-one or team up with other dragons to maximize your loot. Add the magic ring to the hoard to raise the stakes even higher! —description from the publisher
Greedy Dragons 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 Greedy Dragons is 15–30 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 Greedy Dragons for ages 8 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.
Greedy Dragons has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Greedy Dragons belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Take That, Area Majority / Influence, and Team-Based Game. 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 Greedy Dragons are: Dan DeJager. 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 Greedy 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.