- BGG rank
- BGG #20
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Frosthaven
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.4/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Rules assistance for Bloodborne: The Board Game – Chalice Dungeon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Bloodborne: The Board Game – Chalice Dungeon
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Bloodborne: The Board Game – Chalice Dungeon is an expansion for Bloodborne: The Board Game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Eric M. Lang and Michael Shinall and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,911
- BGG rating
- 7.7
The World of SMOG: Rise of Moloch
- 2–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #141
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #25
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Nemesis
- 1–5 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,898
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Deliverance
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,258
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven (Second Edition)
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,422
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Altar Quest
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #65
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,698
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Trudvang Legends
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #11
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Spirit Island
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 4.1/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,683
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2020
About the game
The Chalice Dungeon is a well-known location filled with all manner of terrifying monsters. Hunters often delve into its twisting halls, looking to slay these awful creatures. The foray culminates in finding and unlocking the dungeon's boss room. Within, Hunters will be put to the ultimate test. Who will come out alive? The Chalice Dungeon for Bloodborne: The Board Game gives players a new way to experience the game. Instead of a long campaign, the Chalice Dungeon lets players participate in one-off hunts. Their goal: Find and defeat the dungeon's boss. Along the way, they must prepare, upgrading their Hunter as they go. For players looking for a quicker game experience, this is the perfect expansion to have. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- Portal Games
- Lavka Games
- CMON Global Limited
- MTS Games
- Tabletop KZ
Questions and answers
Bloodborne: The Board Game – Chalice Dungeon supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Bloodborne: The Board Game – Chalice Dungeon is 60–90 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 Bloodborne: The Board Game – Chalice Dungeon for ages 14 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.
Bloodborne: The Board Game – Chalice Dungeon has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Bloodborne: The Board Game – Chalice Dungeon belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Horror, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board. 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 Bloodborne: The Board Game – Chalice Dungeon are: Eric M. Lang and Michael Shinall. 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 Bloodborne: The Board Game – Chalice Dungeon as an expansion for Bloodborne: The Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bloodborne: The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of Bloodborne: The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.