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Dragon Chess

Dragon Chess

Dragonchess Inc. · 2005
230 min10+ yrs7.1 BGG#19.894 BGG77CouplesStrategy
short answer

How do you play Dragon Chess?

Dragon Chess has the same set of rules as Chess. However, the playing field has 124 squares. There are two Dragons per player, each with a Pawn located on the rank in front of the Dragon.

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Dragon Chess box art
official art · Dragonchess Inc.

Dragon Chess has the same set of rules as Chess. However, the playing field has 124 squares. There are two Dragons per player, each with a Pawn located on the rank in front of the Dragon. The Dragon occupies the outer two squares on the same rank as the King. The Field has two extra ranks (rows) and files (columns) as well as two flanks each with 12 squares located on either side of the main playing area providing a total playing area of 124 squares.

The Dragon moves and captures on the rank (horizontally), file (vertically) and diagonally, over unoccupied squares and limited to three squares in line.

game anatomy
BGG rating7.1 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#19.894
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

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Q2Where can I buy Dragon Chess cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Dragon Chess?
Dragon Chess is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Dragon Chess — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Dragon Chess support?
Dragon Chess is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Dragon Chess take?
A game of Dragon Chess takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Dragon Chess for?
Dragon Chess is recommended from age 10.
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