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The Book of Dragons
2022
Rules assistance for The Book of Dragons
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 25–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for The Book of Dragons
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The Book of Dragons is a board game released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 25–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Wojciech Wiśniewski, Pawel 'Bloski' Suski, and Adam Strzelecki and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Turn Order: Auction, and Auction: Fixed Placement.
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About the game
Księga Smoków Zostańcie badaczami przemierzającymi tajemnicze krainy i odkrywajcie nieznane do tej pory gatunki smoków. Waszym zadaniem będzie dopisanie ich do magicznej Księgi, aby inni naukowcy mogli korzystać z dokonanych przez Was odkryć. Zdobywajcie karty smoków leżących na planszy. Reprezentują one wpis do prowadzonej przez Was Księgi. Każdy smok daje Wam punkty, które pod koniec przygody decydują, kto z Was został najlepszym badaczem. Powodzenia! —description from the publisher Book of Dragons Become explorers wandering mysterious lands and discover so far unknown species of dragons. Your task will be adding them to the magical Book so that other scientists can benefit from your discoveries. Collect dragon cards on the board. They represent an entry in the Book you keep. Each dragon gives you points that decide who of you becomes the best investigator at the and of the adventure. Good luck! —description from the publisher (translated) Das Buch der Drachen Werden Sie zu Entdeckern, die geheimnisvolle Länder durchqueren und bisher unbekannte Drachenarten entdecken. Ihre Aufgabe wird es sein, sie in das magische Buch einzutragen, damit andere Forscher von Ihren Entdeckungen profitieren können. Nimm die auf dem Spielbrett liegenden Drachenkarten auf. Sie stellen einen Eintrag in dem Buch dar, das Sie führen. Jeder Drache gibt euch Punkte, die am Ende des Abenteuers darüber entscheiden, wer von euch der beste Forscher geworden ist. Viel Glück! —description from the publisher (translated)
Publishers
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Questions and answers
The Book of Dragons supports 2–5 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 The Book of Dragons is 25–30 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 The Book of 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.
The Book of Dragons has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
The Book of Dragons belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Turn Order: Auction, and Auction: Fixed Placement. 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 The Book of Dragons are: Wojciech Wiśniewski, Pawel 'Bloski' Suski, and 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 The Book of 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.