Anyone can herd sheep, but Dragonkeepers asks a much trickier question: can you control a whole herd of dragons? This family card game combines luck, tactical card play along with clever timing as rival magicians compete to become the most successful dragon keeper.
 
At the heart of the game lies the Magic Book, which determines how many dragons can be herded each turn plus which colour they must be. Draw up to three cards, then decide how best to use them. You can play dragons into your growing colour stacks or place one or two cards face down into the Magic Book to influence its instructions in your favour.
 
Once you fulfil the Magic Book’s requirements, add the matching dragons to your play area and immediately claim the reward shown. Future dragons of the same colour are stacked onto your existing herd, helping you build towards valuable Amulets. Other players can also follow the Magic Book’s instructions at the end of your turn, creating opportunities to score even when they are not the active player.
 
The race is on to collect enough Amulet pieces to trigger the end of the game. When that happens, the hidden pieces are revealed, pearls are awarded from completed rings, then everyone totals their points to discover who has mastered the art of dragon keeping.
 
With colourful dragon cards, simple rules along with the range of tactical decisions on offer makes Dragonkeepers an engaging family board game for players who enjoy card management with a touch of fantasy. Every turn asks you to weigh your current hand against the changing Magic Book, making each spell feel like a calculated gamble.