
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,894
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Dungeoneer: Dragons of the Forsaken Desert
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2005

2004
Rules assistance for Dungeoneer: Haunted Woods of Malthorin
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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Dungeoneer: Haunted Woods of Malthorin is a board game released in 2004 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Thomas Denmark and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
From the Atlas Press release: Dungeoneer: Haunted Woods of Malthorin The betrothed of an elven prince was brutally slain on the day of their wedding. The mad bridegroom now uses his powerful magic to turn his forest realm into a horrific haunted nightmare. Do you have the courage to bring peace to these cursed woods? Haunted Woods of Malthorin is a two-player Dungeoneer card game. Your character explores a wilderness that you build with map cards, while fighting monsters, completing quests, and leveling up along the way. Each Dungeoneer set can be played as a stand-alone card game, or combined with other decks for more dungeon-delving fun. Haunted Woods of Malthorin features 55 new Dungeoneer cards, including wilderness terrain maps, special weather cards, and three new heroes for your Dungeoneer game: Elf Archer, Human Druid, and Centaur Ranger. Part of the Dungeoneer Series.
Dungeoneer: Haunted Woods of Malthorin 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 Dungeoneer: Haunted Woods of Malthorin is 45 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 Dungeoneer: Haunted Woods of Malthorin 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.
Dungeoneer: Haunted Woods of Malthorin has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Dungeoneer: Haunted Woods of Malthorin belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling. 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 Dungeoneer: Haunted Woods of Malthorin are: Thomas Denmark. 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 Dungeoneer: Haunted Woods of Malthorin 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.