
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,177
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Dice Horde
- 1 player
- 30–60 min
- 2026

2025
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Dungeons of the Oak Dell is a board game released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Przemysław Fornal and Michał Łopato and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Line Drawing.
Dungeons of the Oak Dell is a dungeon crawling roll & write game inspired by old-school PC classics such as Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder, and Grimrock. Alongside rondel and dice drafting mechanics, determining how you will attack, how far you can delve into the dungeon, and what you will find, it also introduces an innovative and immersive fighting system, allowing players to almost feel every hit they deal to a monster. Each beast presents a different challenge, with unique skills and behaviors. During the game, players will also level up their heroes and delve into different dungeons full of traps, locked doors, treasures, and other surprises. Their goal will be different depending on the current quest. The game will include a roguelite solo mode. -description from publisher
Dungeons of the Oak Dell 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 Dungeons of the Oak Dell is 30–45 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 Dungeons of the Oak Dell for ages 14 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.
Dungeons of the Oak Dell 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.
Dungeons of the Oak Dell belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Line Drawing. 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 Dungeons of the Oak Dell are: Przemysław Fornal and Michał Łopato. 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 Dungeons of the Oak Dell 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.