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Under the Shadow of the Dragon (2004)

2 players · 90 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
90 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2 players aged 10+ who like adventure games — medium-light complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About Under the Shadow of the Dragon

This game reuses the theme & mechanics of Return of the Heroes, and can be played either as a standalone 2-player game or combined with the original set for a 5-6 player game. This time, the heroes must find one of three magic weapons that will allow them to defeat an evil dragon. If combined with the base game, a hero can win by defeating either the dragon or the Nameless. Other games in the series: Return of the Heroes Helden in der Unterwelt

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AdventureFantasy

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Pick-up and Deliver, Role Playing, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Lutz Stepponat

Players: 2P

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Under the Shadow of the Dragon FAQ

How many players is Under the Shadow of the Dragon?
Under the Shadow of the Dragon plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 10 and up.
How long does Under the Shadow of the Dragon take to play?
A game of Under the Shadow of the Dragon takes 90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Under the Shadow of the Dragon any good?
Under the Shadow of the Dragon rates 6.5/10 from 659 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / fantasy game built around dice rolling, modular board, pick-up and deliver.