- BGG rank
- BGG #3,883
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath
2012
Rules assistance for Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath
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Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath is a board game released in 2012 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Rodney Thompson, Peter Lee, Chris Dupuis, and Kevin Tatroe and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Action Points.
About the game
Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath is a card-driven skirmish game played on modular interlocking map tiles that uses order cards, creature cards and miniatures. The object of the game is to have the highest remaining Morale when an opposing warband's Morale has been reduced to 0 or below, or if a player ends his or her turn with no creatures on the battlefield. As a player, you take on the role of a commander, sending a warband to battle the forces arrayed against you. You recruit troops and deploy them on the battlefield. You issue orders to those creatures, outfit them with spells and equipment, and direct their tactics to break the morale of your enemies and drive them from the field. Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath includes twelve miniatures specific to this faction pack. While each Dungeon Command faction is meant to be played by a single player, quick-start rules allow two players to engage in a shortened version of the game using only one box. Dungeon Command is designed for two players, although up to four can play with a few adjustments explained under the advanced rules. Integrates with: Dungeon Command: Blood of Gruumsh Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath Dungeon Command: Sting of Lolth Dungeon Command: Tyranny of Goblins Dungeon Command: Heart of Cormyr Can also integrate with: Dungeons & Dragons: Castle Ravenloft Board Game Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt Board Game Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of Ashardalon Board Game Dungeons & Dragons: Temple of Elemental Evil Board Game Dungeons & Dragons: Tomb of Annihilation Board Game Dungeons & Dragons: Waterdeep – Dungeon of the Mad Mage Board Game Dungeons & Dragons: Ghosts of Saltmarsh Board Game
Categories
Publishers
- Wizards of the Coast
Questions and answers
Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath is 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 Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath 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.
Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Action Points. 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 Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath are: Rodney Thompson, Peter Lee, Chris Dupuis, and Kevin Tatroe. 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 Dungeon Command: Curse of Undeath 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.