
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,766
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Wonder Book
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2021

Expansion for Tales from the Red Dragon Inn
2023
Rules assistance for Tales from the Red Dragon Inn: Demo Kit – Kickstarter Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Tales from the Red Dragon Inn: Demo Kit – Kickstarter Edition is an expansion for Tales from the Red Dragon Inn released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Geoff Bottone, Jeff Morrow, Sam Waller, and Jennifer Kitzman and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
This scenario pack is our convention and retail demo scenario, a taste of what the game has to offer. The scenario, Just Stopping By for a Pint is labeled as 2.5 and intended to be played between scenarios 2 and 3 in the campaign. The Demo Kit will only be available to demo teams at brick and mortar stores and conventions, and won’t even be for sale to the general public! —description from the publisher Contained in the Kickstarter Edition of Tales from the Red Dragon Inn.
Tales from the Red Dragon Inn: Demo Kit – Kickstarter Edition supports 1–4 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 Tales from the Red Dragon Inn: Demo Kit – Kickstarter Edition is 60–120 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 Tales from the Red Dragon Inn: Demo Kit – Kickstarter Edition for ages 14 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.
Tales from the Red Dragon Inn: Demo Kit – Kickstarter Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative 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 Tales from the Red Dragon Inn: Demo Kit – Kickstarter Edition are: Geoff Bottone, Jeff Morrow, Sam Waller, and Jennifer Kitzman. 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 Tales from the Red Dragon Inn: Demo Kit – Kickstarter Edition as an expansion for Tales from the Red Dragon Inn. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tales from the Red Dragon Inn to use it. Check that your edition of Tales from the Red Dragon Inn is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.