
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,545
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Paper Dungeons: A Dungeon Scrawler Game
- 1–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for 2D6 Legendary Dungeon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
2D6 Legendary Dungeon is an expansion for 2D6 Dungeon: A Dungeon Crawler released in 2025 for 1 player, 30–300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Toby Lancaster and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Storytelling, and Line Drawing.
You play as an experienced adventurer, a legend, who must enter the Legendary Dungeon and defeat the monster that is threatening to destroy the realm. 2D6 Legendary Dungeon is an expansion for 2D6 Dungeon: a dungeon crawler, print and play, roll and write game designed by Toby Lancaster. You will need the 2D6 Dungeon core rules, two different colour six sided dice, an additional two six sided dice, a pencil and a dot grid sheet to draw the map on, and the Character Sheet (provided at the rear of the book). If you know how to play 2D6 Dungeon then you’ll be able to jump straight into this new expansion. Rooms are generated the same way with several additions, and advanced combat has a few key updates which build upon the core rules. The dramatic narrative is enhanced by the addition of Spectral Energy. What’s in 2D6 Legendary Dungeon? 2D6 Legendary Dungeon is an approximately 200 page book that comes in digital, paperback, hardback, spiral bound and faux leather Formats. A set of rules that are comprehensive and clearly written that have gone through a series of drafts and proofreads, after being comprehensively tested. A large selection of narrative tables providing an endless combination of experiences and unique adventures while exploring the dungeon. A set of rules that shows you how to generate a level 10 character if you do not have one already. New rules covering Spectral Powers and the application of Advanced Combat. Each level is themed and has its own set of creatures and narrative to be discovered. This connects up to create an overarching story that is woven into the lore of the setting. —description from the designer
2D6 Legendary Dungeon supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for 2D6 Legendary Dungeon is 30–300 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 2D6 Legendary Dungeon for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
2D6 Legendary Dungeon has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
2D6 Legendary Dungeon belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Storytelling, and Line Drawing. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 2D6 Legendary Dungeon are: Toby Lancaster. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 2D6 Legendary Dungeon as an expansion for 2D6 Dungeon: A Dungeon Crawler. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 2D6 Dungeon: A Dungeon Crawler to use it. Check that your edition of 2D6 Dungeon: A Dungeon Crawler is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.