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World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon
2019
Rules assistance for World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon
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- 1–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon
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World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Erlend Van Der Haegen and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
A long time ago, dragons ravaged the kingdom of Draghan – but the wise kings of old built three magic portals to trap the monstrous creatures in the dreaded Shadow Realm forever. Now, however, Draghan faces a new threat: the Order of the Dragon, a secret society dedicated to freeing the captive dragons and unleashing their wrath upon the kingdom once again. Only a small band of brave adventurers stand a chance of unmasking the members of the Order, preventing them from reactivating the magic portals, and ensuring the dragons stay imprisoned in the Shadow Realm. Once Upon a Dragon is a cooperative card game in which the players take on the role of heroes in a mythic fantasy realm, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. On their quest, they’ll visit different locations where they run into all kinds of monsters and traps to overcome, but they’ll also find precious loot that helps them in future encounters. When the players find a portal they must decide they are strong enough to step into the Shadow Realm. When they do, there is no way back... Only by working together and complementing each other the players can make their way to the fearless dragon and put a stop to the Order’s plans indefinitely... —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Jumping Turtle Games
Questions and answers
World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon 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 World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon is 20–40 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 World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon 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.
World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, and Team-Based 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 World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon are: Erlend Van Der Haegen. 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 World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon 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.