- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for The Red Dragon Inn Smorgasbox
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15–60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for The Red Dragon Inn Smorgasbox
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The Red Dragon Inn Smorgasbox is an expansion for The Red Dragon Inn released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Jeff Morrow and Sam Waller and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
About the game
A little something for everyone! Roxana, the Adventurous Chef headlines the latest expansion to The Red Dragon Inn series of games. Bring this slicing and dicing elf to the party for some wining and dining fun as you fight, drink, gamble and eat your way to victory! Be the last adventurer standing at the end of the night and claim victory! The Smorgasbox contains more than just a new character to add to The Red Dragon Inn! - Roxana starting deck for Battle for Greyport - 4 new Otto Factions and Play Mat - 1 brand new Rogues and Warriors Deck - 5 Promo Drinks - 2 Prize Cards - All the bits and pieces to play as well as storage solutions! Kickstarter Edition - The retail game - Metal versions of The Lich King's fingers Collector's Edition - Jumbo-box (same size as RDI5) - The retail game - Metal versions of The Lich King's fingers - 6 extra promo drink cards - 1 extra prize card - 30 custom d6's (6 sets of 5) with different colors and designs
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- SlugFest Games
Questions and answers
The Red Dragon Inn Smorgasbox 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 The Red Dragon Inn Smorgasbox is 15–60 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 Red Dragon Inn Smorgasbox for ages 13 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 Red Dragon Inn Smorgasbox has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
The Red Dragon Inn Smorgasbox belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Red Dragon Inn Smorgasbox are: Jeff Morrow and Sam Waller. 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 Red Dragon Inn Smorgasbox as an expansion for 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 The Red Dragon Inn to use it. Check that your edition of The Red Dragon Inn is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.