Dragonfire
- Players
- 2-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.2 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
Dragonfire is a cooperative deck-building game set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Players choose from races like dwarves, elves, and humans while taking on classic roles such as cleric, rogue, fighter, and wizard. Equipped with weapons, spells, and magic items, your party battles across the Sword Coast and beyond, leveling up characters and unlocking new gear as the campaign progresses. Its legacy-style expansions let a group's story continue across many linked adventures.
Hobbli's Notes
Dragonfire successfully translates the flavor of a D&D campaign into a manageable deck-building format, and the character progression gives sessions real weight. The expanding roadmap of adventures rewards groups willing to stick with it over time. It's a great pick for tabletop RPG fans who want cooperative deck-building without a dungeon master.
What we like
- Deep character customization with races and classes.
- Faithful, beloved Dungeons & Dragons theming.
- Legacy-style campaign expansions add longevity.
- Variable player powers boost replayability.
Keep in mind
- Ongoing expansions add cost over time.
- Rules overhead can be heavy for newcomers.
- Roughly 90-minute sessions require sustained attention.
Who it's for
Ideal for cooperative game fans and D&D enthusiasts aged 13+ playing in groups of 2-6 who enjoy character building and campaign play.
