
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,462
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Rush Out!
- 3–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2021

2021
Rules assistance for Dunaïa
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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Dunaïa is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Thomas Dupont and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
Ancient robots called Dunaias have been awakened by a strange energy. With their help, players do their best to develop their village while trying to fulfil the 3 objectives of the prophecy. Dunaia is a 1-hour expert management game with a clever and interactive die system: Each turn, the player chooses one available die. Doing so, they awaken the Dunaia of matching value to work on 2 buildings surrounding it. Then the player uses that die on the main board or on a building (even if hostile) to perform a special action. With the Dunaias’ help, the player completes their building and reaps the benefits: metal flowers used as a precious currency or memory chips that recreate ancient artefacts... Creating synergies on one’s board is key for players to adapt to a prophecy that changes with each game.
Dunaïa 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 Dunaïa is 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 Dunaïa 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.
Dunaïa has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Dunaïa belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Dice. 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 Dunaïa are: Thomas Dupont. 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 Dunaïa 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.