Shared islands
Claim land on huge islands you share with other rulers. Every plot has its own terrain, and every border is worth fighting for.
A browser strategy game of islands, dynasties and dragons
Islands of Dukes & Dragons is a strategy game you play in your browser, on your own time. You begin with a small patch of land on an island you share with other rulers. From there you build up production, raise armies, marry into a dynasty and decide whether to be a peaceful merchant lord or a feared conqueror.
Everything keeps going while you are away: your fields produce, your troops train, your fleets sail. When you come back, your Events log tells you exactly what happened.
What you can do
Conquest and war
Train armies, appoint knights, and march on free land or rival realms. Morale, terrain and your castle all decide who wins.
A living dynasty
Marry, raise heirs, and turn them into knights and nobles. Adopt or trade heirs on the Heir Market and keep your bloodline strong.
Alliances
Band together with other players, share a crest, chat privately and stand behind each other when the dragons come.
Sail and explore
Build a shipyard, carry armies over the sea and chart islands nobody has seen. The map grows as players explore it.
Economy and market
Farms, mines and sawmills feed your realm; food keeps troops loyal. Trade wood, iron and food with other players on the market.
Dragons
Dragons raid the realm without warning. Walls, warehouses and watchful wizards decide how much you lose.
Rounds and glory
Each round lasts 30 days. The top players earn trophies, a head start and a place in the Hall of Fame before the world resets.
Play anywhere
Runs in your browser on phone or desktop. Your realm keeps growing while you are away, and the Events log tells you what happened.
Make your mark
Design a coat of arms for your dynasty and your alliance with the crest maker: shapes, patterns, colours and emblems from castles to dragons. Rare parts can be unlocked with Gems, the game's optional premium currency, which you can also earn through play.
How a round works
- 1
Found your realm
Pick a people and settle a small patch of an island. A new-player shield keeps you safe while you find your feet.
- 2
Grow and expand
Build production and defences, train troops and conquer your neighbours' borders. Ally up, sail out, find new islands.
- 3
Rise up the ranks
Buildings, land and victories all add to your score. Ranks are live, so every fight moves the table.
- 4
The round ends
After 30 days the top ten are rewarded and the world resets. Trophies stay with you forever.
Join the playtest
A public playtest is open now while we finish the game. Everything you build there helps us polish the launch.
Register, choose your people and start building. Found something odd or have an idea? There is a Report a bug link on every page, and we read every one.
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Questions
Is it free?
Yes. You can play the whole game for free. An optional premium currency, Gems, will be available for speed-ups and cosmetics, and you can earn Gems in play too.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer.
How much time does it take?
As much or as little as you like. Things build and train in real time, so a few visits a day is enough to keep a realm growing, and more if you want to fight for the top ranks.
When does it launch?
We will announce the date here and to everyone on the launch list. The playtest is open in the meantime.