Dungeon!

Published 1975

In many ways Dungeon! is similar to Dungeons & Dragons, although much simplified and transformed into a board game. Players explore a dungeon that is divided into levels of increasing difficulty, fighting monsters for valuable treasure. As players venture deeper into the dungeon, the monsters become more difficult and the treasure more valuable. Several character classes each have slightly different fighting abilities – most notably the wizard, who can cast spells. Combat is simulated using dice; players roll the dice to attack a monster, and if unsuccessful, the dice are rolled to determine the effect of the monster's counter-attack. The winner is the first player to bring a certain amount of treasure back to the Dungeon's entrance. Reimplemented by: The Classic Dungeon The New Dungeon

Mechanics

Area Movement Critical Hits and Failures Dice Rolling Events Grid Movement Role Playing Simulation Variable Player Powers

Categories

Adventure Exploration Fantasy Fighting

Designers

Chris Dupuis David R. Megarry Gary Gygax Larry Kessling Michael Gray S. Schwab Steve Winter

Publishers

ASS Altenburger Spielkarten Jedko Games Novedades Montecarlo Parker Brothers TSR Wizards of the Coast
Dungeon!

Game Info

Players
1-8 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.55/5
Year
1975
BGG Rating
6.01
BGG Rank
#5296
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Dungeon! supports 1 to 8 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of Dungeon! takes about 30 minutes.
Dungeon! has a complexity rating of 1.55/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Dungeon! is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Dungeon! has a rating of 6.01/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 4,508 ratings. It is ranked #5296 overall.
Dungeon! was designed by Chris Dupuis, David R. Megarry, Gary Gygax, Larry Kessling, Michael Gray. It was published in 1975.