
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,544
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Piñata Party
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2015

2013
Rules assistance for Sárkánytojás
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Sárkánytojás is a board game released in 2013 for 1–12 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Hegedűs Csaba and its main mechanics are Take That, Area Movement, and Memory.
What could be shinier than gold, has more value than diamond, and what is hunted most by the treasure hunters? Dragon egg. The players have to outsmart the others for getting the most valuable dragon eggs. But be careful, not just the wealth waiting for you, those snowy mountains filled with scary dragons. Maybe you can try to defeat those beasts alone but is possible the other hunters will making your quest more difficult. During their quest, the players have to collect Dragon eggs and avoid the Dragons. They create a game board from 49 randomly placed card. The players in their turn just simply take a card from the table, which move will define the next players possible choices. The rules contain 1 player puzzles, 2-4 player board game and 2-12 player speed game variants. Furthermore a mini-expansion included in the box. The Pit and Shield expansion can add more twist to the game play.
Sárkánytojás supports 1–12 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 Sárkánytojás is 20 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 Sárkánytojás 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.
Sárkánytojás has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Sárkánytojás belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy, Memory, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Take That, Area Movement, and 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 Sárkánytojás are: Hegedűs Csaba. 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 Sárkánytojás 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.