Cover art for Dragonriders of Pern: The Book Game

Dragonriders of Pern: The Book Game

1984 · BGG
Avg rating
5.45
Bayes rating
5.50
Weight
1.50 (Light)
Players
2
Playtime
30 min
Ratings count
49

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Description

A picture book game similar to Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Series.

Each player has a book that contains many different 1st person perspective views from the back of a dragon flying high above ground. You and your wingmate must destroy 'threads' as they fall without injuring each other. Best of seven threads makes for a good introductory game.

The rules are split into three different sets: Introductory (basic moves and how to score), Role-playing (adds different dragon types and rider statistics), and Campaign (links multiple flights and awards bonus stats to player characters).

Book mechanic also featured in:

 Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Series
 Bounty Hunter: Shootout at the Saloon
 Star Wars: Starfighter Battle Book




Mechanics

Relative Movement Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Semi-Cooperative Game Simultaneous Action Selection

Themes

Fantasy Novel-based

Publishers

Gallimard Nova Game Designs

Designers

Alfred Leonardi Lee Enderlin