
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,885
- BGG rating
- 5.5
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- 3–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2005

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Warriors: Dragon Hordes Expansion is an expansion for Warriors released in 2004 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alan R. Moon and Richard Borg and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling.
The Dragon Hordes expansion (55 cards, two small pages of rules) to Warriors adds a new creature, the Dragon, along with additional Catapults and Attack Cards, and makes the game playable by up to 6 players. Dragons, unlike other creatures, must attack and defend individually, but just one can wreak havoc. They roll two dice on both attack and defense, adding one to each die roll. Catapults have only one chance in 6 of killing Dragons, and their defense can be augmented by "Flames" (basically, extra lives that must be eliminated before the Dragon can be killed). Having the most Dragons at the end of the game also gains victory points.
Warriors: Dragon Hordes Expansion supports 2–6 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 Warriors: Dragon Hordes 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 Warriors: Dragon Hordes Expansion 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.
Warriors: Dragon Hordes Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Warriors: Dragon Hordes Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling. 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 Warriors: Dragon Hordes Expansion are: Alan R. Moon and Richard Borg. 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 Warriors: Dragon Hordes Expansion as an expansion for Warriors. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warriors to use it. Check that your edition of Warriors is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.