One Deck Dungeon
- Designer Chris Cieslik
- Publisher Asmadi Games , Banana Games , Czacha Games , Magic Store Srl , MS Edizioni
- Illustration Alanna Cervenak , Will Pitzer
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In One Deck Dungeon, you explore a dungeon that changes every game. You fight foes and overcome hazards by rolling dice and defeating cards. Defeated cards become experience, items, or skills added to your character. The deeper you go, the harder the challenges until you face the dungeon boss.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players who enjoy cooperative adventures and dice-driven deck-building. Suitable for 1-2 players including solo mode, its 45-minute playtime fits well into game nights. With complexity starting around age 14, it's less suited for families with young children.
How It Works
One Deck Dungeon combines deck, bag, and pool building with cooperative gameplay and dice rolling. Players roll dice to overcome challenges on cards, collecting experience, items, and skills placed under their character cards. Cards represent enemies and obstacles moving through the deck. Layering and melding mechanics track character development and progress.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Chris Cieslik, One Deck Dungeon was nominated in 2016 for Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game and Best Cooperative Game. It merges roguelike dungeon-crawling with compact deck-building mechanics, making it unique among cooperative dungeon crawlers.
Awards
2016
- 2018 Origins Awards Best Card Game — Nominated
Pro
- Cooperative play for 1-2 players with solo mode
- Combination of dice rolling and deck building
- High replayability through varied dungeon decks
- Nominated for multiple Golden Geek Awards in 2016
Contra
- Limited to 1-2 players, expansions needed for more
- Requires patience and strategy alongside dice luck
- Complexity suited for ages 14+, less family-friendly
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a fantasy dungeon, players take on the role of heroes battling dangers to delve deeper. The atmosphere focuses on exploration and combat within a classic fantasy world.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on using your dice efficiently and improving your character's abilities strategically.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, One Deck Dungeon includes a solo mode for single players.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 45 minutes, suitable for game nights.
What prior experience do I need?
This is an expert-level game recommended for ages 14 and up, requiring basic understanding of dice and card games.
How does this compare to similar games?
It uniquely combines dice mechanics with deck and pool building in a compact roguelike dungeon crawler setting.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and age rating, it is better suited for experienced players than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its blend of cooperative play, dice rolling, and deck, bag, and pool building stands out.
Fazit
One Deck Dungeon is recommended for fans of cooperative and solo adventures who enjoy fast yet tactical dungeon crawls. It offers variety for those who appreciate dice luck combined with deck-building.
