Dragon Eclipse

Awaken Realms · Board game · 2025
1–2 · best 1 Solo 60–120 min Weight 2.7/5
rating Ludopedia
8.3 rating BGG
rating Ludopedia
8.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Perfect for those who love collecting creatures and building tactical combos in narrative campaigns.

Highlights
  • Tactical combat with deep combos
  • Engaging creature training system
  • Narrative campaign with real choices
  • Roguelite mode for quick sessions
Keep in mind
  • Moderate initial learning curve
  • Heavy reliance on strict hand management
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About the game
Get ready to dive into a world where magic and danger walk hand in hand in Dragon Eclipse! You'll be launched into an epic journey to uncover the mysteries of an ancient eclipse that completely transformed reality. The heart of the game lies in exploring a vivid setting, filled with majestic creatures that you don't just fight, but can tame, capture, and train to fight by your side.

The highlight of the experience is the Mystlings, elemental creatures roaming the land. You'll need to earn their trust, complete personal quests, and invest in their training to turn them into powerful allies. Each creature possesses its own unique deck of cards, meaning your combat strategy shifts entirely depending on who is in your party. Deck construction and hand management are essential for creating devastating combos in highly competitive tactical arenas.

The primary experience is a narrative campaign divided into 12 scenarios, where your choices shape the story, forging unexpected friendships or bitter rivalries. But if you're not in the mood for a long journey, the game offers flexibility: you can challenge a friend in 1vs1 arena battles or tackle the roguelite mode, focused purely on gameplay and the constant challenge of survival. Whether you're a tactical mastermind or an explorer hungry for lore, Dragon Eclipse offers layers of depth that reward experimentation and careful planning.
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Publisher Awaken Realms
Designer Andrzej Betkiewicz, Kamil 'Sanex' Cieśla, Wojciech Frelich
Artist Bożena Chądzyńska, Ewa Labak, Jakub Dzikowski, Krzysztof Piasek, Lukasz Cywinski, Marta Szudyga, Mateusz Michalski, Pamela Łuniewska, Patryk Jędraszek, Piotr Orleański
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the game hard to learn?
It has a medium weight (2.67), so it's not a party game. It requires attention to combat and deck-building rules, but the campaign helps introduce the mechanics.
Can I play solo?
Absolutely! The game fully supports solo play, including a gameplay-focused roguelite mode.
How long does a game take?
It varies. A campaign session or arena match takes between 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the scenario's complexity.
What are Mystlings?
They are the elemental creatures of the game that you can capture, train, and use to build customized combat decks.
Does the game come with miniatures?
Yes, the game uses miniatures to represent creatures and characters on the hexagonal grid.
Is it just a combat game?
No, while combat is a core pillar, there's plenty of exploration, narrative choices, and character progression through quests.