# Drakon (Fourth Edition)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #4959
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 20-60 min
- **Weight**: 1.46 / 5
- **Designers**: Tom Jolly
- **Artists**: Brian Schomburg, Henning Ludvigsen
- **Publishers**: Arclight Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Game Harbor, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- **Categories**: Fantasy, Maze, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Race, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love 'take-that' gameplay with a board that is constantly evolving.High direct player interactionDynamic modular boardUnique and strategic abilitiesFast and fluid gameplayCoin luck can be frustratingHeavy reliance on power timingRECOMMENDED

## Description
Imagine this: you and your fellow adventurers were caught looting the hoard of the dreaded dragon, Drakon. Instead of eating you immediately, she decides to play a sadistic game. The deal is simple: the first hero to collect ten gold pieces wins their freedom. The rest? Well, the rest become dragon snacks.

In Drakon, you are trapped in a constantly shifting labyrinth. Each turn, you face a dilemma: either move your hero to explore the lair or use a tile from your hand to expand the maze. This is where the mischief happens! You can place beneficial rooms in your own path or, better yet, drop dangerous chambers right in your opponent's way to wreck their strategy. Some rooms allow you to destroy parts of the map, summon windstorms for extra movement, or even shift floating rooms to the other side of the dungeon.

But be careful, gold isn't distributed evenly. Coins are kept face-down, meaning you never truly know if that treasure is worth 1 or 3 points. This creates a delicious tension as you guess who is actually close to victory. To make matters worse, Drakon herself stalks the corridors. If you're unlucky (or if an opponent is clever enough to move her toward you), you'll be sent straight back to the entrance and lose gold in the process.

To survive, you'll need to use your hero's special ability. Whether it's the sorceress passing through walls, the thief stealing gold at the perfect moment, or the ranger bursting with speed, each power can only be used once per game. Timing is everything! Will you play fair, or will you be the greediest person at the table to ensure your survival? Get ready, because in this labyrinth, friendship ends where the gold begins.

## FAQ
### Is the game very complex?
Not at all! The rules are simple and intuitive with very little text, making it very quick to learn.

### How long does a game take?
Usually between 20 and 60 minutes, depending on the player count and how much 'take-that' is happening.

### How many people can play?
From 2 to 6 players. The more people, the more chaotic and fun the labyrinth becomes.

### Does the game come with miniatures?
Yes, the game includes miniatures to represent the heroes and the dragon, Drakon.

### Who would I recommend this game to?
Anyone who loves fantasy themes, map-building mechanics, and doesn't mind betraying their friends to win.

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