
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,960
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Star Wars: Shatterpoint
- 2 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2023

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Catacombs: Red Box is an expansion for Catacombs (Third Edition) released in 2023 for 1–5 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Aron West and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, and Cooperative Game.
Catacombs Red Box is an expansion for Catacombs 3E that allows the game to be played in a fully co-op fashion. This includes support for solo play. The expansion also adds new heroes, monsters, Catacomb Lords, and items for Catacombs 3E. It also adds new content for Catacombs & Castles 2E. The set includes custom dice and a new obstacle for use in either game: the "Trilithon". -description from designer
Catacombs: Red Box supports 1–5 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 Catacombs: Red Box is 45–90 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 Catacombs: Red Box 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.
Catacombs: Red Box belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, and Cooperative Game. 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 Catacombs: Red Box are: Aron West. 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 Catacombs: Red Box as an expansion for Catacombs (Third Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Catacombs (Third Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Catacombs (Third Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.