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Dec 7, 2025·How to play·06:41·21·Watch on YouTube

DragonIsles - How to Play this Dragonwood sequel in 6 Minutes!

Little Big Thumbs

Little Big Thumbs

Watch “DragonIsles - How to Play this Dragonwood sequel in 6 Minutes!,” a how-to-play guide for DragonIsles from Little Big Thumbs on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by Little Big Thumbs on YouTube:

Learn how to play DragonIsles in this quick Little Big Thumbs board game tutorial covering setup and gameplay! DragonIsles is a family-friendly adventure game from Gamewright in which players take on unique characters, level them up, and face daring Encounters using cards and dice. Players build their skills, unlock special abilities, discover treasure, and claim trophies as they race to earn the most Victory Points in this light strategy game! ⚙️🎨 Details - Publisher: Gamewright - Game Design: Peter Lee, Ket Ng - Artwork: Umeshu Lovers 🔗 Important Links: - BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/450499/dragonisles - Official Site: https://gamewright.com ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Game Setup 1:48 Goal of the Game 2:03 Turn Overview - Prepare 2:52 Turn Overview - Challenge 4:39 Treasure Cards 4:49 Trophies 5:06 End of Game and Scoring 5:44 Tiebreaker ------------------ Follow Little Big Thumbs on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LittleBigThumbs Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/littlebigthumbs.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@little.big.thumbs Threads: https://www.threads.net/@littlebigthumbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleBigThumbs Want to help Little Big Thumbs grow? Leave a tip through Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/littlebigthumbs Contact for Collaborations: LittleBigThumbs@gmail.com ------------------ #familygames #dragonwood #boardgames #dragongames #dicegames

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DragonIsles

DragonIsles

2025·Peter Lee, Ket Ng

2 - 5 players
20 - 30 min

About DragonIsles, from BoardGameGeek:

Journey to a mystical fantasy world in the Far East, drawing on inspiration from Japanese culture and folklore. Players take on the role of daring adventurers, exploring the isles, collecting treasures, and overcoming thrilling challenges. With exciting new mechanics-like individual character boards, collectible trophies, and powerful potion tokens-DragonIsles brings fresh strategy and depth to the beloved series. Will you rise as the ultimate adventurer in DragonIsles? A NEW IMMERSIVE FANTASY ADVENTURE IN THE DRAGON SERIES: DragonIsles builds upon the themes of Dragonwood and Dragon Realm while introducing a vibrant new world inspired by Japanese mythology, landscapes, and traditions. This fusion of Eastern themes with classic fantasy elements creates a new and thrilling adventure for you to discover! DEVELOP YOUR CHARACTER AND UNLOCK NEW ABILITIES: Each player selects a character with unique strengths, who will grow over the course of the game. As you complete encounters and travel through the Isles, your character evolves, allowing you to strategically customize your playstyle for future challenges. EARN TROPHIES AND SCORE POINTS: Players earn trophies for completing the most encounters, visiting various locations, and mastering the art of battle on their quest. With multiple ways to earn points, every decision matters, making for a strategy game filled with competitive excitement and challenges! COLLECT TREASURE, USE POTIONS, AND CONQUER MONSTERS: Treasure cards offer special rewards, while potion tokens provide an extra boost during tough encounters. Choose wisely as you enlist the help of treasures and potions at key moments to gain an advantage over your rival players in the battle for victory. PERFECT FOR FANS OF STRATEGIC BOARD GAMES AND FANTASY: With its engaging mechanics, evolving characters, and immersive, whimsical setting, DragonIsles is a must-have for players who enjoy adventure games, dice-rolling strategy, and tactical decision-making. Whether you're a fan of the Dragon series or new to the enchanting world, this game offers endless replayability and fun for anyone aged 10+. Add it to your next family game night or social gathering for endless adventure. -description from the publisher

Designers

Peter Lee, Ket Ng

Artist

Umeshu Lovers

Publisher

Gamewright

Categories

AdventureCard Game

Mechanics

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