Unboxing Dragonbane

Pit wizards, warriors, and mallard assassins (yes, duck people) against dragons and other monsters with Dragonbane, Free League’s update of the classic Swedish role-playing game Drakar och Demoner.

In this unboxing, we walk through the Dragonbane boxed set, which features the full game, an adventure book, dice, standees, and even a solo one-shot.

Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:45 Why Dragonbane?
2:10 Inside the Box: Art and Components
3:30 The Rulebook and Gameplay
5:15 Solo Adventures and Character Sheets
6:40 Cards and Conventions
8:00 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Show Notes

• Introduction:
  • Host: Ken Newquist, co-host of Lair of Secrets.
  • Purpose: Unboxing and review of Dragonbane RPG by Free League.
• Game Background:
  • First impression at Gen Con: Intrigued by playable “Mallard” race (duck people).
  • Connection to Swedish heritage; akin to Sweden’s D&D in the 1980s.
  • Original name: Drakar och Demoner; launched in 1982.
  • New edition retains classic elements and introduces new features.
• Box Content Overview:
  • Art and Packaging:
    • Attractive artwork with red, green color scheme, sturdy box.
  • Components:
    • Plastic standees with bases.
    • Dice: Lime green, vibrant, fitting theme.
    • Cards: Initiative, adventure, treasure cards.
    • Introductory cover sheet for new players.
  • Books:
    • Rule book: Detailed with unique art, various classes, and races.
    • Adventure book: Multiple ready-to-play adventures.
  • Maps:
    • Battle map and regional map of Misty Vale, the default campaign area.
  • Additional Tools:
    • Solo adventure for learning the game.
    • Character sheets and pre-generated characters.
    • Miniatures and standees for game play.
• Notable Features:
  • Emphasis on beginner-friendly content.
  • Unique classes and playable races, including Mallard Assassins.
  • Self-contained box with all necessary materials for game play.
  • Solo adventure aiding Game Masters in learning the game.
• Conclusion:
  • It’s a great game. Ken’s excited to run it.
  • Potential future game sessions at conventions or with local friends.