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The Great Dragon Race

Players compete as dragon riders using special cards to advance to the finish, while dodging attacks like ballista bolts and flaming balls. The victor wins the treasure - and even more priceless - a place in dragon-racing history! The goal is to race from start to finish using a...

Players

2-4

Time

25-45

Age

8+

Weight

1

Rating

6.05

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The Great Dragon Race has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players frequently need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies and turns. While there is some level of cooperation required, it is not the main focus of the game. Overall, the game provides a good balance of player interaction.

Teach 2.6

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.7

Luck-sensitive

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The Great Dragon Race has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players frequently need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies and turns. While there is some level of cooperation required, it is not the main focus of the game. Overall, the game provides a good balance of player interaction.

Replay value

The Great Dragon Race offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, allowing for different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing replay value. The game also provides deep strategic possibilities, allowing players to improve their tactics and strategies over time. With a strong player interaction score and good scalability, the game can be enjoyed by different group sizes without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the game strikes a balance between easiness and depth. Overall, The Great Dragon Race has a strong replayability score of 8.05, making it a game that can be enjoyed multiple times.

Luck profile

The Great Dragon Race has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls and card draws play a notable role in determining the game outcome. However, players also have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of luck through strategic decisions and planning. The game strikes a balanced mix of luck and strategy, making it an enjoyable experience for players.

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Players compete as dragon riders using special cards to advance to the finish, while dodging attacks like ballista bolts and flaming balls. The victor wins the treasure - and even more priceless - a place in dragon-racing history! The goal is to race from start to finish using a handful of cards to make strategic choices. Special cards that block other players' actions mean you must pay attention - even when it is not your turn. With the ability to steal other players' cards and cards that are character-specific, sudden and significant reversals of fortune are common. Winning is never a foregone conclusion.

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Designers

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K. Allegra Vernon

Artists

1
Chris Seaman

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