''Dragons of Kir'' is a 2005

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from Future Magic Games and 1i Productions. ''Dragons of Kir'' is a 2-player strategy game. The object of the game is to create systems of

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to force one of four

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s of Kir to destroy an opponent's war tent, while defending one's own. Tiles represent the forces of nature and of man and create a changing landscape. The

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field is edgeless ("

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") for unlimited flow. ''Dragons of Kir'' is a sequel to ''

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'', winner of the 2005

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''Vanguard Innovative Game Award''.

Reception

Previous limited edition versions of the game came with handmade wood tiles, the version now available comes on 1/8"

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. The rules have been modified from earlier versions for easier game play. The gameplay is described as a cross between ''

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'' and

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.Review of Dragons of Kir
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Reviews of the game have been generally positive.Greg Schloesser Review

References

External links

* * {{bgg title, 23055, Dragons of Kir Board games introduced in 2005 Tile-based board games Origins Award winners