Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb FAQ

What is the recommended age for this game and book?

Like the rest of the Green Ember series, Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb is ideal for the 8 - 12 year old independent reader. We often have older readers enjoy the Green Ember series, and it also delights whole families (including the younger crowd) as a read-aloud.

We expect the game to delight the same audience.

Do I have to read The Green Ember (any books) to understand this story?

Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb serves as an excellent gateway into the Green Ember world. You can start here! Of course, we hope you'll want to go on to the rest of the story.

Where does this book fit chronologically?

Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb is Helmer's origin story and fits after Prince Lander and the Dragon War and before The Green Ember.

What platforms will the game be on?

For the initial release, the game will be available on Steam for both PC and Mac. Keep an eye on S. D. Smith's newsletter to be notified when mobile and Nintendo Switch versions are available.

Do I read the book or play the game first? 

Either or! S. D. Smith wrote the book and the game at the same time so they would work hand-in-hand with one another. There are some minor differences due to the different storytelling mediums, but the game is intentionally designed as a videogamization of the novel. We've heard from some parents using the game as an incentive to play after they've read the book.