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Dragon Quest

Fantasy miniature game. A typical Dragons & Dungeon game. Requires a Game Master. The original game comes with 6 Ral Partha metal miniatures, 180 cards (featuring monsters, treasures, objects and traps), a dungeon board, D&D dice, and three pre-made adventures (ISBN 1-56076-552-b...

Players

2-6

Time

?-?

Age

10+

Weight

2.67

Rating

6.22

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Dragon Quest has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.1

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.5

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Dragon Quest has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Replay value

Dragon Quest has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. It offers fresh experiences each time it is played and allows players to improve their strategies over time. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may not be the easiest game to learn, it offers enough depth to keep players engaged.

Luck profile

Dragon Quest has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements like dice rolls and card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating. Overall, Dragon Quest offers a good balance between luck and player agency.

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Fantasy miniature game. A typical Dragons & Dungeon game. Requires a Game Master. The original game comes with 6 Ral Partha metal miniatures, 180 cards (featuring monsters, treasures, objects and traps), a dungeon board, D&D dice, and three pre-made adventures (ISBN 1-56076-552-b)

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Designers

3
William W. Connors Walter E. Johnston, IV David Wise

Artists

3
Gerald Brom Clyde Caldwell Jeff Easley

Publishers

2
Grow Jogos e Brinquedos Tactical Studies Rules (TSR)

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