- BGG rating
- 10.0
Mines of the Sacred Dragon: Tile Exp Set #1
- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,721
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Mines of the Sacred Dragon
2012
Rules assistance for Mines of the Sacred Dragon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Mines of the Sacred Dragon
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Mines of the Sacred Dragon is a board game released in 2012 for 1–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ta-Te Wu and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 10.0
Mines of the Sacred Dragon: Tile Exp Set #2
- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2012
- BGG rating
- 10.0
Mines of the Sacred Dragon: Tile Exp Set #3
- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2012
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About the game
In the tile-placement, mine-building game Mines of the Sacred Dragon, players take turns building mines or expanding existing mines in order to score victory points (VPs). When a player has 0-1 mine tokens remaining or the draw pile is depleted, the game ends after the final player has finished his turn. Players then score points – one VP for each solitary mine, with extra points for connecting mines – and the player with the most points wins. In case of a tie, the player with the larger set of connecting mines wins; if tied again, the tied player who took the later turn wins.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Sunrise Tornado Game Studio
Questions and answers
Mines of the Sacred Dragon supports 1–5 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 Mines of the Sacred Dragon is 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 Mines of the Sacred Dragon 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.
Mines of the Sacred Dragon has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Mines of the Sacred Dragon belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Abstract Strategy, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Modular Board. 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 Mines of the Sacred Dragon are: Ta-Te Wu. 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 Mines of the Sacred Dragon 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.