Dragonwood
- Designer Darren Kisgen
- Publisher Gamewright , AURUM, Inc. , Game Factory , Hobby World , NeoTroy Games
- Illustration Chris Beatrice
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In Dragonwood, players collect adventurer cards to earn dice that they roll to capture creatures in a mythical forest. You form combinations like Strike, Stomp, or Scream to challenge opponents. The gameplay mixes hand management, dice rolling, and push-your-luck mechanics as the landscape changes dynamically. Strategic risk-taking is key to earning victory points and winning the game.
Who Is This Game For?
Dragonwood is a light family game with a playtime of about 20 minutes, suitable for ages 8 and up. It offers easy-to-learn mechanics and is ideal for casual players who enjoy quick card and dice games with some tactical choices and luck elements.
How It Works
On your turn, you either draw a card or attempt to capture a creature by forming sets of cards: Strike (sequences of any color), Stomp (same number), or Scream (same color). The number of cards in your set equals the dice you roll. Special six-sided dice reduce extreme luck, and you need to meet or exceed creature thresholds to capture them and earn victory points.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Darren Kisgen, Dragonwood won the Mensa Select award in 2015. It blends dice rolling, hand management, and push-your-luck in a fantasy setting. Part of the Creatures: Dragons family, it was published internationally by Gamewright and others.
Awards
2015
- 2015/Fall Parents' Choice Silver Honor Winner — Nominated
Pro
- Short playtime around 20 minutes
- Combines card sets with dice rolling
- Push-your-luck adds excitement
- 2015 Mensa Select award winner
Contra
- Only supports 2-4 players
- Light family game with limited depth
- Luck from dice can dominate outcomes
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a mythical forest inhabited by creatures like ogres, trolls, and dragons, players take on adventurer roles to defeat these monsters.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Stay flexible with your card combinations and carefully weigh risks when rolling dice.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Dragonwood is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically lasts about 20 minutes, allowing for quick sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is family-friendly with simple mechanics requiring no prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Dragonwood uniquely combines dice rolling, set collection, and push-your-luck in a fantasy theme, unlike pure card games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is suitable for ages 8+ and easy to understand as a family game.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its blend of Dice Rolling, Hand Management, and Push Your Luck creates varied gameplay.
Fazit
Dragonwood is perfect for families and casual gamers who like fast, tactical dice-and-card games. Experienced players may find it too light and luck-driven.
