
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,646
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Mini Rogue: A Roguelike Microgame
- 1 player
- 10–60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Mini Rogue: Depths of Damnation
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Mini Rogue: Depths of Damnation is an expansion for Mini Rogue released in 2021 for 1–2 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gabriel Gendron and Paolo Di Stefano and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
The Depths of Damnation is a 33 card full scale expansion that features a new card type: Lore Cards. These "choose your own story" cards offer an insight into the events and lore of the dungeon and weave a narrative for you to discover game after game. Among the 33 cards (22 of which are Lore), there are as well 2 new bosses, 3 new playable characters, 6 new rooms, 1 tuckbox, and rules to hold all of this together as always in a simple, intuitive, no-brainer way.
Mini Rogue: Depths of Damnation supports 1–2 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 Mini Rogue: Depths of Damnation 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 Mini Rogue: Depths of Damnation 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.
Mini Rogue: Depths of Damnation has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Mini Rogue: Depths of Damnation belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Mini Rogue: Depths of Damnation are: Gabriel Gendron and Paolo Di Stefano. 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 Mini Rogue: Depths of Damnation as an expansion for Mini Rogue. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mini Rogue to use it. Check that your edition of Mini Rogue is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.