
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,399
- BGG rating
- 4.9
Pay Day
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1974

1977
Rules assistance for Dungeon Dice
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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Dungeon Dice is a board game released in 1977 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Paul J. Gruen and its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Set Collection.
From the box description: ESCAPE... is all you think of when you live in a cold, dark dungeon. But DUNGEON DICE can set you free! The dice are tunneling tools. Shovels - Keys -- Daggers -- Ladders and Lanterns. And, with every roll, you might be one step closer to freedom. You match the dice to earn the tunnel cards that pave the way to your great escape. But passage is perilous! Gruesome guards and fellow prisoners will challenge your getaway. So plan your moves with care. If you're the first to dig out of this dark and dismal dungeon, victory will be yours.
Dungeon Dice 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 Dungeon Dice is 30 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 Dice 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.
Dungeon Dice has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Dungeon Dice belongs to these categories: Dice and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Set Collection. 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 Dice are: Paul J. Gruen. 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 Dice 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.