Tiny Dragon’s Treasure Trove™ is excited to share a first look into the future of Tiny Dragon Realms™, our storytelling-based emotional wellness card game created for neurodivergent individuals, families, therapists, and anyone navigating big feelings with a little extra magic.
What began as a small—but heartfelt—tool for emotional literacy is transforming into a full fantasy world of comfort characters, shared stories, and meaningful conversations. With new dragons debuting at the end of 2025 and a complete expansion lineup planned for GameFace Con 2026 in May, Tiny Dragon Realms™ is ready to grow into something truly special.
Whether you’re a parent helping a child manage overwhelm, a therapist building connection through play, or a fantasy-loving adult rediscovering emotional expression, this game was created with you in mind.
🟣 The Inspiration Behind Tiny Dragon Realms™
Tiny Dragon Realms™ was born from a simple truth:
Feelings can be overwhelming — but they can also be shared, understood, and transformed.
Created by patient advocate and author David Donaldson, the game emerged from years of working directly with children and adults experiencing emotional crises, sensory overwhelm, and mental health struggles. He saw firsthand how communication breaks down when feelings become too big to verbalize — especially for neurodivergent individuals.
The Tiny Dragons were designed to give those feelings a gentle, symbolic form.
Through play, storytelling, color, and imagination, individuals can explore:
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when they feel overstimulated
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when their social battery is low
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when big emotions take over
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when they need comfort or connection
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when they need to communicate without words
Tiny Dragon Realms™ is not just a game.
It’s a bridge — between caregiver and child, therapist and client, friend and friend, or even someone learning to understand themselves.
🟣 Why the Game Works for Therapists, Families, and Friends
Tiny Dragon Realms™ uses emotional prompts, scenario cards, quests, affinities, and storytelling moments to help players:
✨ Identify emotions visually
✨ Practice coping strategies in a safe, playful way
✨ Strengthen communication skills
✨ Build empathy and understanding
✨ Create bonds through shared experiences
✨ Navigate social overwhelm, burnout, and frustration
Therapists have already expressed excitement for the game’s versatility in:
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play therapy
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trauma-informed counseling
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autism and ADHD support
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emotional regulation exercises
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social skills groups
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family communication sessions
But the game isn’t only for neurodivergent individuals.
It works beautifully for all people, because every human — ND or not — has felt:
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socially drained
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anxious in new places
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misunderstood
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overwhelmed
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angry or frustrated
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lonely or isolated
The difference is that neurodivergent players may feel these experiences more intensely or more often. Tiny Dragon Realms™ honors that truth without pathologizing it — offering a world where every feeling is valid and every dragon represents a different emotional journey.
🟣 The New Dragons Arriving in 2025–2026
As the Tiny Dragon universe expands, four new dragons will join the game, each rooted deeply in emotional literacy, symbolic storytelling, and the themes from David Donaldson’s upcoming children’s book series.
Here is your first official preview:
🔥 1. The Tiny Fire Dragon — Big Feelings & Creative Release
The Tiny Fire Dragon represents intense emotions such as anger, frustration, and the sudden “spark” of big feelings. But this dragon isn’t destructive — it teaches players how to channel emotion into creative outlets like art, writing, physical movement, or imaginative play.
The Fire Dragon reminds us that anger isn’t “bad." It’s powerful — and when directed with intention, it becomes transformation.
🌸 2. The Tiny Flower Dragon — Compassion, Support, and Love
Inspired by themes of care, loss, and emotional connection, the Tiny Flower Dragon arrives with a gentle storyline of love and remembrance. This dragon symbolizes:
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empathy
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emotional support
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grieving with grace
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finding strength in vulnerability
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the healing nature of kindness
Flower Dragon cards will help players explore topics like needing comfort, offering support to others, and finding hope after difficult moments.
⚡ 3. The Tiny Thunder Dragon — Inclusion, Identity & Belonging
The Tiny Thunder Dragon represents acceptance — of self, of others, of differences, of change, and of identity. Thunder resonates with the message:
“You belong exactly as you are.”
Perfect for exploring themes of:
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social inclusion
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finding your group
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embracing personal strengths
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celebrating neurodivergence
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understanding boundaries
Thunder Dragon cards help normalize the idea that being different is powerful.
👻 4. The Tiny Ghost Dragon — Isolation, Loneliness & Reconnection
The Tiny Ghost Dragon is inspired by the experiences of children during the COVID-19 pandemic — isolation, missed friendships, social regression, and emotional distance.
But Ghost Dragon is not frightening.
It represents quiet emotions, the need for gentle re-entry into social life, and the journey from loneliness back into connection.
Ghost Dragon expansions will help players explore:
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social anxiety
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drifting from friends
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re-establishing bonds
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speaking up after silence
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navigating fear of change or new environments
🟣 Release Timeline
🗓 Core expansion launch: Winter 2025
This release introduces the Fire, Flower, Thunder, and Ghost Dragons with new Mood Cards, Cozy Quests, Affinity Cards, and storytelling prompts.
🗓 Full expansion suite debut: GameFace Con, May 2026
The complete expanded set — including deluxe decks, specialty play mats, collector cards, and bonus story content — will premiere during GameFace Con 2026.
Fans will be able to experience:
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the new dragons’ origin stories
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additional emotional tools
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cooperative gameplay modes
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therapist-created scenarios
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friendship-building quests
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artwork and lore from the upcoming book series
🟣 What Tiny Dragon Realms™ Represents
Tiny Dragon Realms™ isn’t just a card game.
It’s a new way to talk about feelings — especially for those who have struggled to talk about them before.
It represents:
💜 emotional safety
💜 neurodivergent-affirming communication
💜 playful exploration
💜 shared storytelling
💜 creative coping strategies
💜 friendship and belonging
As the Tiny Dragon world grows, so does its purpose:
To help people of all ages feel seen, supported, and understood.
🟣 Want More Updates?
Stay tuned for:
🔥 Sneak peeks of the new dragons
🌸 Artwork previews
⚡ Playtest opportunities
👻 Behind-the-scenes story development
📘 Early looks at the children’s book series
🎴 Expansion card samples
🛒 Preorder and early-release bundles
Tiny Dragon Realms™ is more than a game.
It’s a home for big feelings, cozy quests, and the kind of acceptance every child — and every adult — deserves.