
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Order of the Stick Adventure Game: The Shortening
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2011

2006
Rules assistance for Order of the Stick Adventure Game: The Dungeon of Dorukan
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Order of the Stick Adventure Game: The Dungeon of Dorukan is a board game released in 2006 for 2–6 players, 180–360 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kevin Brusky and Rich Burlew and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Modular Board.
Based on the popular web-comic, Order of the Stick. Why just read about foolish and incompetent adventurers when you can be one yourself? Dive head first into the world of the inexplicably popular fantasy gaming webcomic. Take on the role of one of the six daring adventurers as you explore each room of the mysterious Dungeon of Dorukan in this hilarious satire of the fantasy genre. But beware, for the evil undead sorcerer Xykon awaits you at the bottom of the dungeon, and he has nothing better to do than focus on wiping the floor with your sorry butt. The deluxe version released September 2011 supersedes the base game, Dungeon of Dorukan (no longer published) and contains both the base game and the expansion the Shortening in one box.
Order of the Stick Adventure Game: The Dungeon of Dorukan supports 2–6 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 Order of the Stick Adventure Game: The Dungeon of Dorukan is 180–360 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 Order of the Stick Adventure Game: The Dungeon of Dorukan for ages 10 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.
Order of the Stick Adventure Game: The Dungeon of Dorukan has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Order of the Stick Adventure Game: The Dungeon of Dorukan belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Modular Board. 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 Order of the Stick Adventure Game: The Dungeon of Dorukan are: Kevin Brusky and Rich Burlew. 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 Order of the Stick Adventure Game: The Dungeon of Dorukan 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.