Board game, The Great Wall: Iron Dragon

The Great Wall

Iron Dragon


  An expansion by Kamil 'Sanex' Cieśla, Łukasz Włodarczyk, Robert Plesowicz

1-4 1-4

 120-180 minutes   High 

  Command Cards, Turn Order: Claim Action, Worker Placement, Income, Secret Unit Deployment, Investment, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

  Economic, Territory Building

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Description

The Great Wall: Iron Dragon is an exciting expansion to the base game, introducing a new layer of strategy and complexity to the gameplay. With the ability to play with 1 to 4 players, this game is perfect for a fun night in with friends or a challenging solo experience. The game mechanics, designed by Robert Plesowicz and Łukasz Włodarczyk, include command cards, income, investment, and worker placement, which may take some time to learn due to the complicated rules, but the payoff is well worth the effort. Published in 2021, this expansion builds upon the economic and territory building aspects of the original game, adding a new twist with the introduction of the Iron Dragon. The Iron Dragon is a powerful weapon that can be used to defend the Wall, but it comes with great danger and unpredictability. Players must assign a Clerk to operate the dragon, and the effects of its use are determined by a deck of cards, which can range from blowing a huge hole in the enemy's horde to scaring them off or even exploding and damaging the Wall. Players can choose to play it safe or take risks to earn Honor and outmaneuver their opponents. With playtime ranging from 120 to 180 minutes, The Great Wall: Iron Dragon offers a immersive and engaging experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you navigate the challenges and opportunities of this epic expansion.

Expansion for

The Great Wall
The Great Wall

  1-4 Players

 120-180 minutes

 High 

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