{"product_id":"stonemaier-games-wyrmspan-expansion-dragon-academy-new-fledgling-dragons-training-abilities-1-5-players","title":"Stonemaier Games: Wyrmspan Expansion – Dragon Academy | New Fledgling Dragons \u0026 Training Abilities | 1-5 Players","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExpand your Wyrmspan experience with Dragon Academy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this expansion, you meet fledgling dragons, explore new caves, and invite fresh tactics into your dragon sanctuary. The artwork by Clémentine Campardou brings a soft watercolor feel to the dragon world, making each session feel magical and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 1-5 players and roughly 120 minutes per session, Dragon Academy adds a layer of strategic depth without losing the adventurous spirit of Wyrmspan. The base game remains the foundation, and this expansion interlocks with its mechanisms to create dynamic interactions between explorers, hatchlings, and dragon powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhats new in the Wyrmspan Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew dragons with unique abilities and a blue star condition that can reduce costs when met.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFledgling dragons that can be trained when your explorer passes them in the caves, offering ongoing abilities and end-game bonuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA new round tracker that changes income decisions and adds strategic choices for the next round, such as coins, eggs, cards, and resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDragon guild tiles and objective tiles expand your strategic options and scoring opportunities across the game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpanded dragon lore and imagery with a soothing watercolor art style that complements the theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe expansion introduces a sleek new interaction layer while preserving the core pacing. The chain of dragon powers continues to be activated by the explorer meeple as you navigate the cave network, now with new triggers and synergistic effects as dragons awaken in the sanctuary of your caves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it integrates with the base game\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo play, you’ll need the Wyrmspan base game. The expansion brings new resources, cave tiles, and encounter opportunities that slot neatly alongside existing components. It preserves the feel of exploration and gradual dragon companionship, inviting you to plan ahead and adapt as new dragon abilities come online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSession flow remains familiar for 1-5 players with an approximate 120 minute playtime. The new round tracker lets you customize your income mix as you pass, potentially changing the tempo of turns and the timing of purchases. The blue star dragons provide an optional route that can alter costs when conditions align, adding a thoughtful layer of choice without changing the core rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy players might enjoy Dragon Academy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh replayability thanks to a wider dragon cast, caves, and guilds that alter each game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImmersive theme with tactile components and evocative artwork that deepens exploration and dragon nurturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolo play support via Automa, offering a compelling one-player challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEco-friendly packaging designed to be recycled, aligning with thoughtful production values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe components are designed with care, including durable tiles and a packaging approach that minimizes waste. The new round tracker sits alongside the base board for quick reference, helping you plan ahead during complex cave dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is the Wyrmspan Expansion compatible with the base game?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. This expansion requires the Wyrmspan base game and enhances dragon variety, caves, and new mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I play solo with the expansion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Absolutely. An Automa system provides a challenging solo experience while you play the base game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52914376212704,"sku":"B0FSL4656B","price":69.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/stonemaier-games-wyrmspan-expansion-dragon-academy-new-fledgling-dragons-training-abilities-1-5-players","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}