Mighty dragons struggle for ultimate power! The great dragon clans control the world, each clan ruled by a King and Queen. Wealth, resources, commoners and nobles are all at the dragon rulers' disposal. But now the great throne of the Dragon Emperor stands empty, waiting for one clan's ruler to claim it. Each dragon family must use cunning, diplomacy and the awesome power of dragon magic to achieve victory over their unworthy peers.

Dragon Lairds is a game of strategy and resource management. There are many paths to victory, from shrewd economics to the careful use of dragon powers and magic. Form alliances, betray your allies, or take on the world! Build your group of noble dragons, acquiring wealth from hordes of commoners, or strengthen the infrastructure of an empire by focusing on important resources. No two games are ever the same.

At the start of the game, each player is given a dragon clan and chooses to play either the king or queen of that clan. The object is for your clan to score the most points in Royals by the end of the game and thus become the ruling Dragon Monarch.