howtoplay.ro
The Dragon and the Pearl

The Dragon and the Pearl

Spirit Games · 2004
3–5180 min0+ yrs2.0/5 complexity6.8 BGG40KidsStrategy
short answer

How do you play The Dragon and the Pearl?

The Dragon and the Pearl is, essentially, the Britannia game concept set in China during the same era. The succession of invading hordes arrive historically accurately, but points are rewarded for surviving rather than being in the right place at the right time, so strange and interesting results are possible.

To find the best price for The Dragon and the Pearl, howtoplay.ro compares deals from Romanian shops every day.

The Dragon and the Pearl box art
official art · Spirit Games

The Dragon and the Pearl is, essentially, the Britannia game concept set in China during the same era. The succession of invading hordes arrive historically accurately, but points are rewarded for surviving rather than being in the right place at the right time, so strange and interesting results are possible. A full historical background is provided so you can try to get it right if you want to, the dice-based combat system has a fair element of chance to stop it getting too serious.

Re-implements:

Britannia
🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating6.8 / 10
Vibe
KidsStrategy
Play time
180 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
0+ yrs

from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does The Dragon and the Pearl cost?
No store is currently tracking The Dragon and the Pearl. Check the Prices tab — you can set a price alert to be notified when it appears.
Q2Where can I buy The Dragon and the Pearl cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play The Dragon and the Pearl?
The Dragon and the Pearl is a ancient game, for 3–5 players, taking ~180 minutes, featuring area movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Dragon and the Pearl — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Dragon and the Pearl support?
The Dragon and the Pearl is played by 3–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Dragon and the Pearl take?
A game of The Dragon and the Pearl takes about 180 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Dragon and the Pearl for?
The Dragon and the Pearl is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is The Dragon and the Pearl?
The Dragon and the Pearl has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories

Expansions

Accessories

Games with similar mechanics

How we compute this