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Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl
1989
Rules assistance for Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 180 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl
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Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl is a board game released in 1989 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jervis Johnson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Elves Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl is part of the Blood Bowl Series! The back of the box gives the following description: Elves, Dwarfs and Dungeonbowl contains 32 finely - sculpted plastic models - complete Elf and Dwarf Blood Bowl teams - plus rules and components for Dungeonbowl, a Blood Bowl variant sponsored by the Colleges of Magic. Dungeonbowl as its name suggests, is played in a Dungeon. The teams move about using teleporters, and must begin the game by searching for the ball hidden in one of the trapped chests scattered throughout the Dungeon. Once the ball has been found, there's a furious battle for possession - the first team to score a touchdown wins, so the game is hard-fought and fast pace.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl 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 Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl is 180 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 Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl 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.
Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers 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 Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl are: Jervis Johnson. 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 Elves, Dwarfs & Dungeonbowl 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.