In Simurgh, you take on the role of a clan leader in a fantasy world where humans and dragons coexist, hunt, and even wage war together. The goal is clear: make your clan the most powerful by accumulating Power Points. To achieve this, you'll breed and care for incredible dragons, utilize their special abilities, gather resources, and expand your influence.

The game unfolds in turns, with each player performing one Main Action and as many Free Actions as they wish. The Main Action typically involves placing one of your 'vassals' – whether the young 'Spearmen' warriors or the noble 'Dragonriders' mounted on their dragons – onto an available action space. These spaces allow you to gain resources, trade items for Power Points, recruit more vassals, or even breed new types of Simurgh.

A really cool aspect is that the board is built by the players themselves! Throughout the game, you'll draw and place action tiles. Some of these tiles open up new action spaces (some for any vassal, others exclusively for Dragonriders), while others offer bonus points for having specific combinations of dragons. The game concludes when all scoring spaces are filled, and then the final tally of Power Points determines the winning clan. It's a game that blends strategy with dynamic map construction, perfect for those who enjoy fantasy themes with a touch of worker placement.