52 Dragons is a fantasy card game where players draw from the same deck to power a unique Battle Dragon based on the four elements of fire, air, water, or earth. The game play is fairly simple. Each player controls a Battle Dragon starting with 52 Health Points. They attack an opposing Battle Dragon by rolling dice to inflict damage. Cards are drawn and played to grant abilities to the dragons, regain Health Points, increase the damage of the roll, or summon supporting dragons to join the attack. A player is eliminated when their Health Points reach 0, and the game ends when only one player remains. 52 Dragons is designed for 2-4 players, ages 12 and up. A game can be a quick as a few minutes or as long as a half-hour. This Basic Set contains 52 distinct playing cards, 2 reversible Battle Dragon cards, and the instruction manual.