Dragomino
- Designer Bruno Cathala , Marie Fort , Wilfried Fort
- Publisher Blue Orange (EU) , Blue Orange Games , CMON Global Limited , Coiledspring Games , Feelindigo
- Illustration Maëva da Silva , Christine Deschamps
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Dragomino, you play as a dragon trainer exploring a mysterious island. Each round, you draft from four domino tiles and add them to your landscape. Matching adjacent landscapes lets you reveal dragon eggs, some containing baby dragons worth points. After seven rounds, the player with the most baby dragons wins. The game features simple pattern building and tile placement in a short, kid-friendly format.
Who Is This Game For?
Dragomino targets families with children aged 5 and up. It is an easy-to-learn family game with a short playtime of about 15 minutes. The mechanics are straightforward, making it suitable for beginners and young players with little prior experience.
How It Works
Each round starts with four domino tiles available for open drafting. The player with the mommy dragon figure picks first and places their chosen tile adjacent to matching landscapes (tile placement). Matching landscapes allow the player to reveal an egg tile, possibly containing a baby dragon worth points. The turn order depends on who holds the mommy dragon (turn order: stat-based). The game ends after seven rounds.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Bruno Cathala, Marie Fort, and Wilfried Fort, Dragomino won the 2020 5 Seasons Best International Kids Game award. It is a junior version of Kingdomino, adapting its mechanics for children. The mix of open drafting, pattern building, and tile placement makes it stand out in children’s games.
Awards
2021
2021
2020
- 2021 American Tabletop Early Gamers — Recommended
- 2020 5 Seasons Best International Kids Game — Winner
- 2020 Swiss Gamers Award Kids — Nominated
Pro
- Short playtime of about 15 minutes
- Kid-friendly mechanics like open drafting and pattern building
- Suitable for children aged 5 and up
- Winner of 2020 5 Seasons Best International Kids Game
Contra
- Only for 2 to 4 players
- Limited complexity for experienced gamers
- No solo mode available
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set on a mysterious island where you discover baby dragons as a dragon trainer. The theme is fantasy-focused, featuring cute dragons and various landscapes suitable for kids.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on placing tiles to match landscapes and securing the mommy dragon figure for turn order advantage.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Dragomino is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 15 minutes, perfect for short play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
It’s designed for children from 5 years and requires no prior gaming experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Dragomino is a child-friendly junior version of Kingdomino with simplified mechanics.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is specifically designed as a family game for kids aged 5 and up.
What mechanic makes it special?
Open drafting combined with pattern building and tile placement creates simple, engaging gameplay.
Fazit
Dragomino is highly recommended for families seeking a quick, simple tile-laying game for young children. Players looking for deeper strategy may find it too light, but it offers accessible fun for beginners.
