Tao Long: The Way of the Dragon

A two-player dragon duel on a circular board where every action you take reshapes the options your opponent inherits.

Designers: Fuxi 伏羲, Dox Lucchin, Pedro Latro
Published by: GateOnGames
Editions by: TCG Factory, ThunderGryph Games, Idea Jogos Pedagógicos, Octo Ludustudio

Two dragons, one circular board, and a Tao that binds them together. In Tao Long: The Way of the Dragon, you do not just move a piece, you manipulate tokens on a special board to activate your dragon, and the way you leave the board decides what your opponent can do next. It feels like a mancala-style puzzle wrapped in a duel: both dragons move, attack, block each other's path and fight for dominance. Customizable scenarios and increasingly deep modes keep it fresh. A two-player abstract game for thirty minutes, aimed at people who enjoy thinking one move ahead of the opponent.

Two dragons bound by the TaoMancala-style token manipulationCustomizable scenarios and deeper modes

Who it's for

You enjoy two-player abstracts where every move changes the opponent's options, a bit like mancala meets a duel.

Not for you if…

You play in groups, or you want a lot of theme. The dragons are an excuse for a precise abstract fight.

Vibe's take

Cold, clean and tricky. Each move is an offer to your opponent, so you are always asking yourself what you are leaving on the board.