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This is a list of '''games''' played by [[dragons]] and [[humans]] throughout the [[Wings of Fire (book series)|series]], generally for fun. | |||
== Known Games == | == Known Games == | ||
* '''Scales-and-squares''' is a game played in the time of ''[[Darkstalker (Legends)|Darkstalker]]''. The game is played on a board{{Ref|L1|279}} with colored tokens consisting of either scales or squares. Scale tokens are green{{Ref|L1|281}} and blue,{{Ref|L1|282}} while the squares are black{{Ref|L1|281}} and white.{{Ref|L1|282}} Scales can hop over squares around a board to capture them.{{Ref|L1|282}} This game was played at a festival by [[Fathom]], [[Darkstalker]], and [[Whiteout]]. It is possible only [[NightWings]] played it, as Fathom seemed to not know the rules.{{Ref|L1|282}} This is similar to real-life checkers. | * '''Scales-and-squares''' is a game played in the time of ''[[Darkstalker (Legends)|Darkstalker]]''. The game is played on a board{{Ref|L1|279}} with colored tokens consisting of either scales or squares. Scale tokens are green{{Ref|L1|281}} and blue,{{Ref|L1|282}} while the squares are black{{Ref|L1|281}} and white.{{Ref|L1|282}} Scales can hop over squares around a board to capture them.{{Ref|L1|282}} This game was played at a festival by [[Fathom]], [[Darkstalker (L1)|Darkstalker]], and [[Whiteout]]. It is possible only [[NightWings]] played it, as Fathom seemed to not know the rules.{{Ref|L1|282}} This is similar to real-life checkers. | ||
* '''Dragons and Vipers''' is a game mentioned in ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]''. It is known to be played by [[SandWing]] dragonets.{{Ref|DoDp}} | * '''Dragons and Vipers''' is a game mentioned in ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]''. It is known to be played by [[SandWing]] dragonets.{{Ref|DoDp}} | ||
* '''Scroll Tower''' is a stacking board game mentioned in ''Darkstalker''. The game consists of different levels of stacking difficulty, in which dragons have to stack small, marble, scroll-shaped "bricks" in increasingly difficult ways.{{Ref|L1|279}} Whiteout was said to be amazing at it.{{Ref|L1|284}} | * '''Scroll Tower''' is a stacking board game mentioned in ''Darkstalker''. The game consists of different levels of stacking difficulty, in which dragons have to stack small, marble, scroll-shaped "bricks" in increasingly difficult ways.{{Ref|L1|279}} Whiteout was said to be amazing at it.{{Ref|L1|284}} | ||
* '''Hide-and-seek''' is a [[RainWing]] game that young dragonets play. According to [[Jambu]], for the RainWings, hide-and-seek is used to practice their camouflage skills. Although it is a game, hide-and-seek was one of the challenges used for the RainWing [[Dragon royalty|royal challenge]] | * '''Hide-and-seek''' is a [[RainWing]] game that young dragonets play. According to [[Jambu]], for the RainWings, hide-and-seek is used to practice their camouflage skills. Although it is a game, hide-and-seek was one of the challenges used for the RainWing [[Dragon royalty|royal challenge]]. | ||
* '''The Darkstalker''' is a game played by NightWing dragonets around the time of ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]''. You play by hiding as Darkstalker for a long time, then releasing yourself from the spot you hid and getting the other players.{{Ref|MR|153–154}} | * '''The Darkstalker''' is a game played by NightWing dragonets around the time of ''[[The Dragonet Prophecy (book)|The Dragonet Prophecy]]''. You play by hiding as Darkstalker for a long time, then releasing yourself from the spot you hid and getting the other players.{{Ref|MR|153–154}} It is similar to hide-and-seek in the real world. | ||
* '''Tag''' is a game that [[SeaWing]] dragonets play. It is shown to be played in ''[[Winter Turning (book)|Winter Turning]]'' by [[Anemone]] and [[Barracuda]].{{Ref|WT|294}} | |||
* '''Strength competitions''' are competitions mentioned to occur in [[Valor]] that are played by [[human]] competitors. [[Brook]] is said to win every one.{{Ref|L2|137}} | * '''Strength competitions''' are competitions mentioned to occur in [[Valor]] that are played by [[human]] competitors. [[Brook]] is said to win every one.{{Ref|L2|137}} | ||
* '''Chess''' was mentioned to exist in ''[[The Lost Heir (book)|The Lost Heir]]''. [[Tsunami]] reflected on how [[Webs]] explained that [[animus]] dragons could enchant chess pieces to play themselves.{{Ref|TLH|73}} | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:06, 29 August 2025
This is a list of games played by dragons and humans throughout the series, generally for fun.
Known Games
- Scales-and-squares is a game played in the time of Darkstalker. The game is played on a board[1] with colored tokens consisting of either scales or squares. Scale tokens are green[2] and blue,[3] while the squares are black[2] and white.[3] Scales can hop over squares around a board to capture them.[3] This game was played at a festival by Fathom, Darkstalker, and Whiteout. It is possible only NightWings played it, as Fathom seemed to not know the rules.[3] This is similar to real-life checkers.
- Dragons and Vipers is a game mentioned in Darkness of Dragons. It is known to be played by SandWing dragonets.[4]
- Scroll Tower is a stacking board game mentioned in Darkstalker. The game consists of different levels of stacking difficulty, in which dragons have to stack small, marble, scroll-shaped "bricks" in increasingly difficult ways.[1] Whiteout was said to be amazing at it.[5]
- Hide-and-seek is a RainWing game that young dragonets play. According to Jambu, for the RainWings, hide-and-seek is used to practice their camouflage skills. Although it is a game, hide-and-seek was one of the challenges used for the RainWing royal challenge.
- The Darkstalker is a game played by NightWing dragonets around the time of The Dragonet Prophecy. You play by hiding as Darkstalker for a long time, then releasing yourself from the spot you hid and getting the other players.[6] It is similar to hide-and-seek in the real world.
- Tag is a game that SeaWing dragonets play. It is shown to be played in Winter Turning by Anemone and Barracuda.[7]
- Strength competitions are competitions mentioned to occur in Valor that are played by human competitors. Brook is said to win every one.[8]
- Chess was mentioned to exist in The Lost Heir. Tsunami reflected on how Webs explained that animus dragons could enchant chess pieces to play themselves.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Darkstalker, page 279
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Darkstalker, page 281
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Darkstalker, page 282
- ↑ Darkness of Dragons, prologue
- ↑ Darkstalker, page 284
- ↑ Moon Rising, page 153–154
- ↑ Winter Turning, page 294
- ↑ Dragonslayer, page 137
- ↑ The Lost Heir, page 73
