The best games with dragons 🐲 2025

Looking for a game where dragons play the main role 🐲? Then we have just the thing: created a list with the 30 best dragon board, card & dice games.

list with the best dragon games 🐲 2025

This list was last updated on July 10, 2025. We compared 458 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated

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    Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated is an innovative extension of the deck-building game Clank!, incorporating legacy-style elements. Players get the opportunity to establish and grow their own franchise of Acquisitions Incorporated, leading a team of intrepid adventurers on a quest for treasure and corporate fame. The game evolves uniquely across multiple play sessions, creating a personalized adventure campaign.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 90 - 120 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  2. Fantasy Realms

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    Fantasy Realms immerses players in the role of rulers striving to build the most powerful realm. This card game is all about strategic combinations and choices, with every decision shaping the strength and nature of your realm.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2021

    More details for Fantasy Realms
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  3. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure

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    Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is an exciting board game where players become daring thieves, sneaking into a dragon's lair to steal artifacts while avoiding making noise to prevent waking the dragon.

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Dragomino

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    The big moment has arrived. You have been appointed as a "Dragon Trainer" with the chance to encounter dragons on a mysterious island. Compete with other trainers to discover the most baby dragons while searching for dragon eggs.

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 5.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2021

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  5. Karak

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    Beneath the crumbling walls of Karak Castle lies a labyrinth filled with treasures and monsters. Six brave adventurers enter, each with a unique trick to claim fortune, but they must outsmart their opponents, defeat monsters, and seize the dragon's gemstone. Players uncover the labyrinth tile by tile, engage in battles, and gather treasures, with the most successful adventurer being crowned the true master of Karak!

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

    More details for Karak
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  6. The Vale of Eternity

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    Players take on the role of tamers hunting various monsters and spirits to train them as servants. In this fantasy world, many creatures live in harmony, with dragons being the most valuable and noble. The player who manages to tame the most exceptional servants wins. Each round consists of three phases: hunting, action, and resolution, where players draw cards, perform actions, and utilize the effects of summoned cards. The game features seventy creatures inspired by myths from around the world.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for The Vale of Eternity
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  7. My Gold Mine

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    Diamonds, gemstones, and gold are hidden deep in the cave of My Gold Mine, and every dwarf player is eager to dig for gold nuggets. However, the mountain guardian, a fire-breathing dragon, is on your tail. Players must find the most nuggets while avoiding being too greedy and getting caught by the dragon.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for My Gold Mine
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Tsuro

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    Tsuro offers a blend of simplicity and elegance in a game that revolves around laying tiles and guiding your token along an evolving path. This game, known for its brief playtime and broad player range, challenges you to outlast others in a journey across the board, navigating an increasingly crowded space filled with potential pitfalls and unintended directions set by others.

    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  9. Tichu

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    Tichu is an intriguing partnership card game that combines elements of Zheng Fen with traditional card play. It stands out as a strategic and competitive game, requiring players to be both tactically astute and keenly aware of their partner's actions. Typically played by four players in partnerships, the game is a race to get rid of all cards in hand, while aiming to score points.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

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    • 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. Wyrmspan

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    Players take on the role of amateur dracologists in a vibrant world where dragons of all shapes and sizes soar through the skies. They will excavate hidden chambers in their sanctuaries to attract these magnificent creatures, allowing them to settle and combine powerful abilities. Inspired by the mechanics of Wingspan, the game introduces unique elements that create a distinct experience.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

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    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  11. Flamecraft

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    In Flamecraft, you delve into a whimsical world where artisan dragons, smaller yet magically adept relatives of their larger kin, are the stars. As a Flamekeeper, your role is to communicate with these dragons, finding them the perfect shop to call home and using enchantments to coax them into creating marvelous things. Your success in aiding the dragons and shopkeepers boosts your reputation, with the goal of becoming the Master of Flamecraft.

    Nominated for 12 awards and won 3.

    More details for Flamecraft
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  12. Sleeping Queens

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    In Sleeping Queens, a whimsical and strategic card game, players embark on a mission to awaken sleeping queens using a mix of strategy, quick thinking, and luck. The game features the Pancake Queen, the Ladybug Queen, and ten other queen cards, all under a magical sleeping spell. The goal is to wake these queens from their slumber and earn points.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Sleeping Queens
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  13. Chicken Cha Cha Cha

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    Chicken Cha Cha Cha is a delightful and engaging memory game that combines the whimsy of chickens learning to dance with the challenge of strategic movement and memory. Players become chickens vying to out-memorize and outmaneuver their opponents around a circuitous path, aiming to collect the tail feathers of their rivals by accurately recalling the images hidden on octagonal tiles.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 4.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1998

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  14. Dragon's Breath

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    During an expedition, the dragon children Mira, Feo, Luna, and Diego discover a sparkling treasure: a pillar of ice filled with glittering stones. Unable to carry it back to their cave, they decide to melt it with the help of their father, who breathes fire to melt the ice, allowing them to collect the precious stones. Players aim to gather the most sparkling stones for their cave by selecting tiles, lifting ice rings, and collecting the fallen gems.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2018

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  15. Res Arcana

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    Embark on a mystical journey into the enchanting world of Res Arcana, where mages harness the powers of Life, Death, Elan, Calm, and Gold to shape their destiny. Prepare your place of power and engage in a strategic contest to achieve victory.

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 2.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  16. Gloomhaven

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    Gloomhaven is a Euro-inspired tactical combat game set in a persistent and evolving world. Players assume the roles of adventurers, each with unique skills and motives, as they explore dungeons, ruins, and engage in cooperative battles against automated monsters.

    Nominated for 22 awards and won 10.

    🔥 Deal: 5% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Gloomhaven
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Gloomhaven

    • YouTube Review for the game "Gloomhaven" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Gloomhaven" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  17. Here to Slay

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    Here to Slay is a competitive role-playing fantasy strategy card game from the creators of Unstable Unicorns. In this engaging and interactive game, players aim to build a party of heroes to slay monsters, while navigating the challenges and sabotage from their opponents. It combines elements of strategy, luck, and player interaction, making it an exciting game for those who enjoy a mix of combat and cunning.

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  18. Dragonwood

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    Dragonwood is an adventurous card and dice game set in a mythical forest filled with fantastical creatures. Players collect sets of adventurer cards to earn dice, which are then used to confront and capture various creatures like ogres, goblins, and dragons. The game encourages strategic thinking as you decide whether to take on smaller creatures or save up for a big attack against the fearsome dragons. Each creature requires different combinations of strikes, stomps, or screams to capture, and each successful capture earns victory points.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

    More details for Dragonwood
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Dragonwood

    • YouTube Review for the game "Dragonwood" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  19. Treasure of the Dragons

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    Players aim to collect as many of the 49 cards as possible in this memory game for children. Cards are laid out face down in a 7 x 7 grid, and players can reveal as many cards as they wish until they choose to stop or are forced to stop. Players collect sets of cards based on specific types, and the game ends when all cards except the spiders have been collected; the one with the most cards wins.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004

    More details for Treasure of the Dragons
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  20. Dragonheart

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    Dragonheart is a captivating card game set in a vibrant fantasy world filled with dragons, knights, and other mythical beings. In this duel of wits and strategy, players embody the roles of dragons seeking treasures and dragon hunters aiming to thwart them. The game's mechanics are straightforward yet engaging, requiring players to play cards with matching motifs onto corresponding areas of the board.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Dragonheart
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Dragonheart

    • YouTube Review for the game "Dragonheart" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  21. Dragonrealm

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    Pack your luck socks and get ready for an adventure in Dragonland! Sneak into the witch's cabin, search the ogres' treehouse, or storm the dragon's cave while adding adventurers at various locations to gain the biggest treasure. Beware of goblins that might snatch the treasure before you do. The player with the most treasures at the end wins.

    More details for Dragonrealm
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Dragonrealm

    • YouTube Review for the game "Dragonrealm" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Dragonrealm" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  22. Whoowasit?

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    Players must find the magical ring stolen from the wise king by an evil sorcerer. Racing against the clock, they move their tokens through various rooms on the board to gather clues about who took the precious gemstone. Talking animals assist players by providing hints through a treasure chest, which players must unlock by feeding the animals. Cooperation is essential, as everyone works together to reclaim the stolen ring and either win or lose as a group based on their success in completing assigned tasks.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2008

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  23. Fairy Tale

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    Fairy Tale is a fast-paced card game that combines elements of drafting and simultaneous action selection. Players strategically choose cards to score points while also attempting to disrupt their opponents' plans. The game's quick rounds and dynamic card interactions make for an engaging and competitive experience.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  24. Koboldbande

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    Players work together to create a path to the treasure before the dragon can reach it first. The game begins by setting up a 6x8 board with keys and a candy tile based on a dice roll. Players then draw tiles to either extend the path or block the dragon, aiming to collect three keys and place a tile on the treasure chest to win.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014

    More details for Koboldbande
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  25. Sea Dragons

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    Humanity has become increasingly daring on the oceans. More pirate ships venture into the forbidden seas of the gods, threatening their underwater kingdoms and the strange creatures living there. Players protect the seas by sinking pirate ships, collecting their treasures, and striving to become the legendary guardians of these kingdoms.

    🔥 Deal: 6% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  26. Lecker Lava

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    Lecker Lava features a three-dimensional game board where lava chips flow out of a volcano, ideally landing right in your mouth! Players roll dice to draw new lava chips from a bag and place them on the board while positioning their cardboard dragons with open mouths at designated openings. The goal is to catch the most valuable chips while avoiding the gray ones, which cost valuable point chips at the end of the game. The game ends when there aren't enough lava chips left in the bag for the current round.

    🔥 Deal: 8% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Lecker Lava
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  27. Troll & Dragon

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    Players are adventurers known for their daring reputation throughout the land. The king has hired them to gather as many diamonds and gold nuggets as possible. They must beware of the troll that seeks to devour them and the dragon guarding its treasure!

    More details for Troll & Dragon
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  28. Dragonkeepers

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    Players take on the role of wizards competing to herd dragons. Two decks form the "spellbook," indicating which dragons can be herded. As cards are drawn, the situation shifts, and players can cast spells to modify the spellbook in their favor, but they must choose wisely which dragons to sacrifice for their spells.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Dragonkeepers
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  29. Blue Moon City

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    Blue Moon City, a board game designed as a sequel to the two-player game Blue Moon, focuses on the collective effort to rebuild the titular city after its destruction. The game is visually brought to life by Franz Vohwinkel and other fantasy artists, featuring large building tiles that display both the blueprint and the finished structure. Players use cards representing the races of Blue Moon to contribute to the city's reconstruction, earning rewards and ultimately aiming to restore the Crystal of the Obelisk.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2006

    More details for Blue Moon City
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 50 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  30. Paper Tales

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    Paper Tales is a dynamic card game that blends elements of drafting and kingdom-building. Set in a mythical world, players guide their realms through centuries, facing challenges and opportunities as they emerge.

    More details for Paper Tales
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Paper Tales

    • YouTube Review for the game "Paper Tales" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Paper Tales" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English

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