
- BGG rank
- BGG #169
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Magic: The Gathering
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 1993

Rules assistance for Wyvern: Chameleon
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Wyvern: Chameleon is an expansion for Wyvern released in 1996 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mike Fitzgerald and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Interrupts.
Changing the Kingdom of Wyvern. The Chameleon Expansion Set adds 90 common and uncommon cards to the Kingdom, and features colorful and captivating original artwork. As you dominate your vast empire, you will want to collect all 90 Chameleon cards to strengthen your army of Dragons, enhance your Battlefield position, and increase your Treasure hoard. Be warned...both your Battlefield and your opponent's Battlefield will be constantly changing with the Chameleon Expansion Set! NEW RULES: Native Terrain & Chameleon Reaction Plus rule clarifications.
Wyvern: Chameleon supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Wyvern: Chameleon 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 Wyvern: Chameleon 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.
Wyvern: Chameleon belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Interrupts. 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 Wyvern: Chameleon are: Mike Fitzgerald. 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 Wyvern: Chameleon as an expansion for Wyvern. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Wyvern to use it. Check that your edition of Wyvern is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.