
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,593
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Escape the Dark Castle
- 1–4 players
- 20–45 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Mini Rogue: Forgotten Guardians
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Mini Rogue: Forgotten Guardians is an expansion for Mini Rogue released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
Forgotten Guardians is an expansion for Mini Rogue and its standalone expansion The Council. As part of the Mini Rogue Season Two (The Council) Campaign, this is a collection of exclusive cards released during the crowdfunding campaign. It is recommended to have the Mountains of Torments expansion to take full advantage of the cards in this expansion. This six card expansion adds cards created by the community during the Kickstarter campaign: - the Druidess Character who can shapeshift into a powerful bear - The Corrupted Boss - The Astrologer Overlord - Liege of Pestilence Torment - Spiritual Tiara Cursed Jewel - The Cartography Room Lore Card
Mini Rogue: Forgotten Guardians 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 Mini Rogue: Forgotten Guardians is 45–60 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: Forgotten Guardians 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: Forgotten Guardians belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative 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 catalogue lists Mini Rogue: Forgotten Guardians 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.