
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Dig Down Dwarf: Gems of Norcia!
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2014

2013
Rules assistance for Dig Down Dwarf
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Dig Down Dwarf is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jason Glover and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
Dig Down Dwarf is a dice game in which each player takes on the role of a dwarf chieftain in line for the throne. In the game, you roll dice to obtain gems from the mine. Gain the most valuable collection of gems, and you'll be crowned the new dwarf king! On your turn, you draw two random gems from the bag and place them on the table. You then roll four six-sided dice. Certain gems require a certain number sequence in order to mine them; roll that sequence, and you can take all the gems of that type! As the game progresses, more and more gems will be added to the table, giving players choices as to which gems they want to try to mine. Sometimes you'll need to press your luck in order to succeed. Once the bag runs out of gems, you enter the final round, with players needing to do their best to snag the last gems.
Dig Down Dwarf 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 Dig Down Dwarf is 15 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 Dig Down Dwarf for ages 8 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.
Dig Down Dwarf has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Dig Down Dwarf belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling. 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 Dig Down Dwarf are: Jason Glover. 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 Dig Down Dwarf 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.