Vintage 1981 Milton Bradley E.S. Lowe Dragonmaster Card Game (100% Complete with Crystals & Manual)

First published in 1981 by Milton Bradley under their E.S. Lowe imprint, Dragonmaster is an acclaimed, fantasy-themed trick-taking card game created by legendary designer Bob Abbott. Blending elements of classic trick-taking games like Hearts and King with fantasy world-building, players take turns serving as the Dragonmaster, choosing specific bids and challenges for each round. Featuring striking, vibrant fantasy artwork depicting Dragons, Warriors, Wizards, and Crests, the game is renowned for its strategic depth, bidding mechanics, and nostalgic 1980s tabletop aesthetic.

This listing features the original 1981 Dragonmaster card game in 100% complete vintage condition. The set includes all 32 custom fantasy cards, the complete set of original colored scoring crystals, the original printed rulebook manual, and the original inner tray insert. The components display age-appropriate vintage wear—including edge rubbing on the cards and handling wear on the box and manual—but remain fully intact, clean, and completely playable.

Product Highlights:

• Designed by Bob Abbott: A celebrated 1981 fantasy trick-taking strategy game combining classic card bidding with immersive lore.

• 100% Complete Vintage Set: Includes all 32 original fantasy cards, full complement of scoring crystals, rulebook manual, and inner game tray.

• Stunning 1980s Fantasy Artwork: Features vivid color illustrations of Dragons, Wizards, Warriors, and Crests across high-grade cardstock.

• Vintage Milton Bradley / E.S. Lowe Release: Genuine first-edition 1981 production run, highly desirable for retro tabletop collectors.

Component & Condition Statement:

• Paint & Details: Card artwork and box graphics feature rich 1980s color saturation and sharp text. Rules booklet text remains completely clear and legible.

• Joints & Articulation: N/A (Card & Gem Tabletop Game). Cards shuffle smoothly; scoring crystals are clean and translucent.

• Plastic Integrity: Colored scoring crystals are solid with no cracks or chipped facets. Cards and instruction manual display age-appropriate edge wear, light corner rubbing, and surface handling marks, but no heavy tears, ink scribbles, or missing pages. Outer box exhibits edge wear, corner dings, and shelf scuffs consistent with age, but maintains solid square structure.

• Missing Components: 100% complete with all cards, scoring crystals, instruction manual, inner tray, and outer box.

• Storage Environment: Maintained in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment and stored flat to protect cardstock and box structure.

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