
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,067
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Orphans & Ashes
- 2 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Dilbert: Escape from Cubeville
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Dilbert: Escape from Cubeville is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
From the publisher: The Maze Game of Manipulation and Coercion It’s Friday afternoon, and the Pointy-Haired Boss is looking for a "volunteer" to work over the weekend. In this hilarious twist on traditional board games, players race opponents through a maze of office cubicles. Dilbert: Escape from Cubeville‘s 60 Movement Cards allow players to manipulate the Cubicle Tile game board, ensuring a different game every time it’s played. With more changes than a corporate re-org, players clear their own path or block another player’s passage, all while avoiding the Pointy-Haired Boss! Remember - the sooner you escape the office, the sooner your weekend begins!
Dilbert: Escape from Cubeville 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 Dilbert: Escape from Cubeville is 20 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 Dilbert: Escape from Cubeville for ages 13 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.
Dilbert: Escape from Cubeville has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Dilbert: Escape from Cubeville belongs to these categories: Humor and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are 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 catalogue lists Dilbert: Escape from Cubeville 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.