
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,896
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Tiny Ninjas: Original
- 1–2 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Tiny Ninjas: Heroes – Dragonfire Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Tiny Ninjas: Heroes – Dragonfire Expansion is an expansion for Tiny Ninjas: Heroes released in 2021 for 1–2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ryan Leininger and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
(NOTE: THIS IS NOT A STANDALONE PRODUCT. Requires a copy of 'Tiny Ninjas: Heroes' to play). CONTENTS: 4 HERO Dice, 10 HERO Cards, 24 ITEM Cards, 1 Rules Card New HEROES: Vampire, Princess, Alien, Dragon Bonus HERO: Angry Kitty (Hero Cards only) New ITEMS: Golden Shield, Trio's Blades, Angel's Feathers, Grim's Scythe, Gambler's Coin, Pirate's Chest, Medic's Kit, Magician's Hat, Staminana, Grappling Hook, Energy Core, Shadow's Shuriken, Helping Heart, Poison, Fire Scroll, Robot's Robobytes, Brawlcoli, Golden Shuriken
Tiny Ninjas: Heroes – Dragonfire Expansion supports 1–2 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 Tiny Ninjas: Heroes – Dragonfire Expansion 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 Tiny Ninjas: Heroes – Dragonfire Expansion 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.
Tiny Ninjas: Heroes – Dragonfire Expansion belongs to these categories: Fighting, Dice, and Expansion for Base-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 Tiny Ninjas: Heroes – Dragonfire Expansion are: Ryan Leininger. 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 Tiny Ninjas: Heroes – Dragonfire Expansion as an expansion for Tiny Ninjas: Heroes. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tiny Ninjas: Heroes to use it. Check that your edition of Tiny Ninjas: Heroes is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.