
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,046
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Legends of Novus
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2019

2020
Rules assistance for DIE in the Dungeon!
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DIE in the Dungeon! is a board game released in 2020 for 1–2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wesley Woodbury and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Solo / Solitaire Game.
DIE in the Dungeon! A solo game of DIE-namic dungeon crawling, where you are the dungeon monster! GAME SUMMARY You are a powerful creature, used to being in control, others in constant fear of you. Without warning you were taken away from your lands by a spell, cast by mighty wizard that even you could not stop. Now you find yourself in an unknown dungeon, full of weaker monsters and annoying adventurers. You decide to find your way out of this dungeon, willing to destroy anything that gets in your way. WINNING the GAME You win the game once you have defeated all Hero's that are in the Dungeon. You lose the game if, at the end of any turn, you have 0 Time, 0 Health, or a dungeon tile result states that you lose the game. —description from the publisher
DIE in the Dungeon! supports 1–2 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 DIE in the Dungeon! is 30–60 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 DIE in the 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.
DIE in the 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.
DIE in the Dungeon! belongs to these categories: Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Solo / Solitaire 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 DIE in the Dungeon! are: Wesley Woodbury. 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 DIE in the Dungeon! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.