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Rules assistance for Doom Pilgrim: Into the Pits
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- 1–4 players
- 5–90 min
- 18+
Rules assistant for Doom Pilgrim: Into the Pits
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Doom Pilgrim: Into the Pits is an expansion for Doom Pilgrim released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 5–90 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Waclaw Traier and its main mechanics are Memory, Storytelling, and Role Playing.
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About the game
Pack of three 18-card expansions for the Doom Pilgrim board game: Abyssus Mentis (Abyss of the Mind) introduces psychic illnesses and various sorts of spiritual darkness into the gameplay. This expansion is symbolized by a moon icon. Beyond the Borders expansion brings meetings from beyond the borders of the known world – there, in the lands out of the reach of all the maps, strange creatures roam, and everything is possible. The symbol of this expansion shows one of such fantastic creatures. Caves & Castles is an expansion bringing adventures in caves, towers, castle ruins, and similar areas full of danger. This expansion is symbolized by an icon of a demon, which you can easily find in such a ruin or dungeon. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Doom Pilgrim: Into the Pits supports 1–4 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 Doom Pilgrim: Into the Pits is 5–90 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 Doom Pilgrim: Into the Pits for ages 18 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.
Doom Pilgrim: Into the Pits belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Memory, Storytelling, and Role Playing. 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 Doom Pilgrim: Into the Pits are: Waclaw Traier. 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 Doom Pilgrim: Into the Pits as an expansion for Doom Pilgrim. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Doom Pilgrim to use it. Check that your edition of Doom Pilgrim is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.