# Arena: The Contest – The Elder Dragon

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 8.2
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-8
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Alexandre Aboud, Clayton Machado, Danilo de Alcantara
- **Artists**: Guilherme Batista
- **Publishers**: Dragori Games, Board Zeppelin
- **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Medieval, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Player Elimination, Point to Point Movement, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you already enjoy Arena: The Contest and want a formidable boss to test your group, the Elder Dragon is it! It's an absurd miniature and a cooperative challenge that will make you sweat.My miniature is huge!Epic cooperative challengeExpands the base gameIncredible collector's pieceKickstarter exclusiveRequires base gameModerate language dependencyFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready to face the ultimate boss of Arena: The Contest with the The Elder Dragon expansion! This Kickstarter exclusive beauty is not for the faint of heart: the Elder Dragon is the most powerful enemy you'll encounter in this tactical combat and epic miniatures game. Standing an impressive ~270mm tall with a 5-inch base diameter, it's a collector's item that will dominate the table and your battlefield. This expansion brings a serious cooperative challenge, where you and your friends must join forces and use every strategy possible to defeat this colossal creature. Prepare for tense dice rolls, careful grid movement, and the clever use of your heroes' unique abilities. Tile placement and action queue management will be crucial for coordinating your assault against the dragon. Remember that, as an expansion, owning the base game Arena: The Contest is essential to roar alongside the Elder Dragon. Language dependency is moderate, so you might need a little help with translated cards or sheets to fully enjoy this epic battle. If you enjoy cooperative challenges with breathtaking miniatures and an extra dose of difficulty, the Elder Dragon is your next major goal!

## FAQ
### Is the Elder Dragon a standalone game or does it require Arena: The Contest?
The Elder Dragon is an expansion, so you MUST have the base game Arena: The Contest to play with it.

### How many players can face the Elder Dragon?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 1 to 8 players, focusing on the cooperative experience against the dragon.

### What's the average playtime for a game against the Elder Dragon?
The duration can vary, but expect something between 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the group's experience and dice luck!

### Is the Elder Dragon miniature really that big?
Yes! It stands about 270mm tall with a 5-inch base diameter, making it an impressively prominent piece on the table.

### Is it very difficult to play with the Elder Dragon?
It's considered the most powerful boss in the game, so yes, it's a considerable challenge. Prepare for an intense battle!

### Do I need to know English to play?
The language dependency is moderate. You might need translated cards or a reference sheet, but the core rules are accessible.

### Where can I buy the Elder Dragon?
Originally, it was a Kickstarter exclusive. You might find it in specialized stores or on the secondary market, but it's not easy to find.