- BGG rank
- BGG #11,611
- BGG rating
- 7.6
World of Draghan: Sneaky Ol' Dragons
2019
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- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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World of Draghan: Sneaky Ol' Dragons is a board game released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Lee D'Arcy and its main mechanics are Take That, Open Drafting, and Action Queue.
About the game
This is the second game in the World of Draghan Series, sequel to World of Draghan: Once Upon a Dragon. The game box also contains 2 additional dragon cards you can use in Once Upon a Dragon. Many years have passed since the truce of Draghan, a day when both dragons and peasants agreed to live alongside each other respectfully. All residents of Draghan, be it skin or scale-covered, celebrate this anniversary with a race. Organised by the folk but run by the old dragons. The race is to a chest full of treasure, the very same chest that was offered at the truce to buy the dragon's favour. In the true spirit of the days gone by, the dragons now pit their wits against each other instead of the Draghanian folk...and today it seems you are a dragon...so you better be prepared! Sneaky Ol' Dragons is a racing game full of surprises. A round starts with drafting the cards you are going to play that round. From the cards drafted you always play 2 cards on yourself and one card on each other player. So make sure when you draft you don't keep only good cards or you'll also help your opponents. When all cards are assigned the cards will be executed one by one and the dragons will move on the racing track. Most cards just make your dragon go forward, but there are also many action cards available that influence the race. Will you find a knight on your way? Only if you have enough courage left you will be able to beat him and continue your way. If you don't have the courage you'll have to run backward. Just maybe your dragon will stop to smell a flower and blow himself backward when he sneezes (dragon have hay fever!) while the other dragons in front of you jump forward to avoid burnt bottoms. Or will you encounter a novice wizard. You really can't predict what will happen when he fires off a spell with his wand and you are accidently in his way. And the race will have quite a lot of additional surprises waiting for you to discover. The game also includes some variations. For example you can choose to hold the race in the enchanted forest on a "safe" forest path. Or you can hold the race in the mountains where you have to make sure you avoid the rockslides and jump over the dangerous holes. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Jumping Turtle Games
Questions and answers
World of Draghan: Sneaky Ol' Dragons 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 World of Draghan: Sneaky Ol' Dragons 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: Sneaky Ol' 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.
World of Draghan: Sneaky Ol' Dragons has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
World of Draghan: Sneaky Ol' Dragons belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Take That, Open Drafting, and Action Queue. 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: Sneaky Ol' Dragons are: Lee D'Arcy. 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: Sneaky Ol' 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.