Dungeon Roll
- Designer Chris Darden
- Publisher Tasty Minstrel Games , Edge Entertainment , Galápagos Jogos , Hobby World , Pegasus Spiele
- Illustration Eric J. Carter , Ryan Johnson , Rob Lundy
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Dungeon Roll, you lead a party of adventurers into a dungeon to earn experience points by defeating monsters, battling a dragon, and collecting treasure. Each player selects a hero with unique powers and rolls party dice to assemble companions. Another player acts as the Dungeon Lord rolling dungeon dice that determine encounters. The game includes a collaborative dragon battle when enough dragon faces appear. After three rounds, players tally experience points to see who prevailed.
Who Is This Game For?
Dungeon Roll is suitable for families and casual gamers aged 8 and up who enjoy short, tactical dice games. It ranks as a gateway game combining push-your-luck and variable player powers. With a 30-minute playtime, it fits well for quick sessions without long downtime.
How It Works
Players pick heroes with special powers (Variable Player Powers). The active Adventurer rolls party dice (Dice Rolling) to form their team. The Dungeon Lord rolls dungeon dice representing monsters. Using hand management, the Adventurer strategically deploys companions to defeat monsters or claim treasure. Push Your Luck determines how far players risk advancing into the dungeon before retreating.
What Makes It Special
Dungeon Roll was nominated for the 2013 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game. Designer Chris Darden merges dice luck with tactical hand management and unique hero abilities. As a dungeon crawler with dice and push-your-luck, it offers variety through variable player powers and a cooperative dragon fight.
Awards
2013
Pro
- Short playtime around 30 minutes
- Includes solo mode
- Variable player powers increase replayability
- Combines dice rolling, push your luck, and hand management
Contra
- Luck from dice rolls can cause frustration
- Lightweight gateway game, less suited for experts
- Limited to 4 players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a classic fantasy world, players explore a dungeon as adventurers, fighting monsters, gathering treasure, and confronting a dragon. The theme features traditional heroes and creatures.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Use your hero's special abilities wisely and carefully weigh risks when pushing your luck with dice rolls.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Dungeon Roll includes a solo mode for single-player gaming.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 30 minutes, allowing for quick play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Suitable for gateway players and families; some familiarity with dice mechanics helps but isn't required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Dungeon Roll uniquely combines push-your-luck, hand management, and variable player powers in a dungeon crawler format.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, recommended for ages 8 and up with moderate complexity and short playtime.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of push your luck, dice rolling, and variable player powers distinguishes this game.
Fazit
Dungeon Roll is a quick, accessible dice game for families and casual gamers who appreciate strategic risk-taking and varied strategies. The included solo mode adds flexibility for solo play.
