
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,357
- BGG rating
- 7.9
LA-1
- 1–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for Delve: Peril Awaits
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Delve: Peril Awaits is an expansion for Delve released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Richard Launius and Pete Shirey and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
30 additional encounter cards plus 10 additional treasure cards for Delve. Initially available only as part of the King's Blade pledge level on the KickStarter for Delve in 2017.
Delve: Peril Awaits supports 2–4 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 Delve: Peril Awaits is 45–60 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 Delve: Peril Awaits 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.
Delve: Peril Awaits belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. 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 Delve: Peril Awaits are: Richard Launius and Pete Shirey. 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 Delve: Peril Awaits as an expansion for Delve. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Delve to use it. Check that your edition of Delve is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.