HABA Sparkling Treasure – The Dragon Egg

HABA Sparkling Treasure – The Dragon Egg | Card & Collecting Game | Ages 6+

The dragon's nest, along with the precious egg and sparkling gems, is frozen in an ice column! In HABA Sparkling Treasure – The Dragon Egg, players help the mother dragon melt the ice and free the egg while collecting sparkling gems. But careful—the egg must not fall! This standalone card and collecting game is a fantastic addition to the 2018 Children's Game of the Year, offering exciting gameplay for 2-4 players aged 6 and up.

Game Features

• Ice Melting Mechanism: Stack ice rings around the nest and carefully remove them—gems tumble down as the ice melts.
• Dragon Egg Challenge: The egg sits atop the nest—if it falls, players lose points!
• Amulet Card System: Collected gems are placed on amulet cards to earn victory points.
• Standalone Game: Playable on its own or as an expansion to the original Sparkling Treasure.
• Compact Design: Smaller format makes it perfect for travel while maintaining exciting gameplay.

How to Play

• Set up the ice column with the nest, dragon egg, and sparkling gems inside.
• Players take turns removing ice rings—gems that fall are collected.
• Place collected gems on amulet cards to earn points.
• Be careful! If the dragon egg falls, it costs points.
• The player with the most sparkling gems at the end wins.

Developmental Benefits

• Fine Motor Skills: Carefully removing ice rings requires steady hands and precision.
• Strategic Thinking: Deciding which gems to collect and when to take risks builds planning skills.
• Risk Assessment: Balancing the desire for gems against the risk of dropping the egg.
• Concentration & Focus: Steady hands and careful observation are essential.
• Social Play: Engaging gameplay encourages interaction and friendly competition.

What's Included

• 3 ice rings
• 35 sparkling gems (7 each of 5 colors)
• 1 dragon egg
• 1 nest tile
• 1 mother dragon figure
• 1 treasure chest
• 48 amulet cards
• 1 instruction booklet

Product Details

• Number of Players: 2 to 4 players
• Playing Time: Approximately 20 minutes
• Recommended Age: 6 to 99 years
• Materials: Cardboard, plastic, wood
• Game Type: Card game, collecting game, dexterity game
• Authors: Lena Burkhardt, Günter Burkhardt

Safety Information

• Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years.
• Contains small parts that could be swallowed—choking hazard.
• Adult supervision recommended for young children.

Perfect For

• Fans of Sparkling Treasure: A fantastic expansion to the award-winning original.
• Travel & On-the-Go: Compact size makes it easy to bring anywhere.
• Family Game Time: Engaging for children and adults alike.
• Dragon & Gem Lovers: Magical theme appeals to young adventurers.

Keywords

HABA sparkling treasure dragon egg, dragon egg game, card game for kids, collecting game, ages 6+, HABA dragon game, gem collecting game, children's game of the year expansion.