In this turn-based word puzzle adventure, you are a Dragon Riddler: an adventurer who desires fabled dragon gold.

Journey through a fantasy land in a world where words hold power. Obstacles and foes make your progress dangerous, but loot and mysteries await as you search for the dragon's lair. Then, enter and defeat the fearsome beast in a deadly word duel. Once victorious, take the gold, then make a decision: retire in fame and splendor, or push your luck and seek out a more challenging dragon for its treasures.

The land is represented by a grid of letters, but some are blocked by encounters: obstacles, foes, loot, mysteries, and the dragon's lair itself. Build words using the unoccupied letters to gain Control and Reach points, then use these to interact with encounters.

• Obstacles are passive, immobile roadblocks that can be used for tactical advantage, but beware, unknown dangers might lurk beneath them.

• Foes are monsters and enemies whose actions are determined by the letters they are standing on.

• You already know what Loot is: more gold for your coffers.

• Mysteries are almost always good for you, but some might present danger.

• The dragon's lair starts hidden somewhere on the far side of the land, and you must bring it to the first column to enter by using up the letters between it and you.

When you face the dragon, a deadly word duel begins. Using letters from the Shared Letter Pool, each turn, the dragon builds a word first, but you only see its length. Build your own word to counter-attack, then observe how the letters clash in pairs as the turn resolves. Opposed letters represent both attack and defense, while unopposed ones directly damage the Life of the opponent! You can spend Energy to build words longer than your current natural ability allows. Some Energy is regained each turn, but know that Energy is also used for defense.

• Dragons get smarter, stronger, and more vile with advanced age categories.

• Dragons belong to various breeds, each having their own weaknesses, strengths, and abilities.

• You get XP for your words, with which you can purchase extra boons to upgrade your adventurer.

If you defeat your opponent, its gold is immediately yours. Then, if you dare, you may venture on, seeking a more challenging dragon – after receiving boons to make your adventurer even more powerful and resourceful.

Are you timid and stop too soon? Are you wise enough to know when not to push your luck? Can you resist the temptation of dragon gold?