Tiger & Dragon
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 20 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.3 / 5
- Year
- 2021
About the game
Tiger & Dragon is a quick trick-based tile game rooted in the traditional Japanese game GOITA. Players attack by playing a tile from their hand, and opponents can either defend with a matching tile or pass, with the tiger and dragon tiles serving as universal defenders against even and odd numbers. The first player to empty their hand scores points based on their final tile and the round's active scoring card, plus bonuses for undefended attacks. A team variant lets partners across the table combine their scores for cooperative competition.
Hobbli's Notes
This is a deceptively simple tile game with real tactical bite: reading what your opponents might be holding and timing your attacks well is surprisingly satisfying. The team variant adds a nice social layer for larger groups.
What we like
- Deceptively simple tile game with surprising tactical depth.
- Rooted in the traditional Japanese game GOITA.
- Team-play variant adds a social, cooperative layer.
- Fast rounds encourage repeated play.
Keep in mind
- Luck of the initial tile draw can affect early options.
- Rotating scoring cards add an extra rule to track each round.
- Limited maximum player count compared to some party games.
Who it's for
Good for families and casual groups aged 8+ who enjoy quick, clever tile-based games with light tactical depth.
