
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,037
- BGG rating
- 6.2
The Book of Dragons
- 2–5 players
- 25–30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2022

2022
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Lord of Bones is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Adam Strzelecki and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Pieces as Map.
People say that in the dark dungeons of the Lonely Mountain resides a terrifying, undead being - the Lord of Bones. Under his orders he has hosts of skeletons animated by grim magic. Legend has it that there are treasures stored in abyssal chests, which the ruler jealously guards. Your task is to defeat the dark Bone Lord. To do so, you will traverse the gloomy underworld, fight undead servants and acquire the equipment necessary for the further expedition. In the final battle, you will face the titular Bone Lord to put an end to his rule and obtain his treasures. Whoever completes the game with the most treasures will become the hero of legends and songs of local bards. He will also win the whole game, but after all, it's mostly about fame and gold, right? —description from the publisher Man sagt, dass die dunklen Verliese des Einsamen Berges die Heimat einer schrecklichen, untoten Kreatur sind - dem Herrn der Knochen. Unter seinem Kommando stehen Heerscharen von Skeletten, die von düsterer Magie beseelt sind. Der Legende nach lagern dort Schätze in abgrundtiefen Truhen, die der Herrscher eifersüchtig bewacht. Eure Aufgabe ist es, den dunklen Herrn der Knochen zu besiegen. Dazu durchqueren Sie düstere Verliese, bekämpfen untote Diener und beschaffen sich die notwendige Ausrüstung für die weitere Expedition. Im letzten Kampf trittst du gegen den titelgebenden Knochenherrn an, um seine Herrschaft zu beenden und seine Schätze zu erobern. Wer das Spiel mit den meisten Schätzen beendet, wird zum Helden der Legenden und Lieder der lokalen Barden. Er wird auch das gesamte Spiel gewinnen, aber schließlich geht es ja hauptsächlich um Ruhm und Gold, nicht wahr? —description from the publisher (German) Ludzie powiadają, że w mrocznych lochach Samotnej Góry przebywa przerażająca, nieumarła istota — Władca Kości. Pod swoimi rozkazami ma zastępy szkieletów ożywionych ponurą magią. Legenda głosi o skarbach zgromadzonych w przepastnych kufrach, których władca zazdrośnie strzeże. Waszym zadaniem jest pokonanie mrocznego Władcy Kości. W tym celu będziecie przemierzać ponure podziemia, walczyć z nieumarłymi sługami i zdobywać ekwipunek niezbędny w dalszej wyprawie. W końcowej bitwie zmierzycie się z tytułowym Władcą Kości, aby położyć kres jego rządom i zdobyć jego skarby. Kto ukończy grę z największą liczbą skarbów, stanie się bohaterem legend i pieśni okolicznych bardów. Wygra też całą rozgrywkę, ale przecież głównie chodzi o sławę i złoto, prawda? —description from the publisher (Polish)
Lord of Bones 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 Lord of Bones is 60–90 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 Lord of Bones 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.
Lord of Bones 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.
Lord of Bones belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Pieces as Map. 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 Lord of Bones are: Adam Strzelecki. 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 Lord of Bones 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.