
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,973
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Tsukiji
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Paper Dungeons: Side Quest Expansion
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Paper Dungeons: Side Quest Expansion is an expansion for Paper Dungeons: A Dungeon Scrawler Game released in 2023 for 1–8 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Leandro Pires and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Paper-and-Pencil, and Line Drawing.
In the first expansion for Paper Dungeons every player will continue to search for glory and power, in new and more dangerous Dungeons. Deadliest traps, Lieutenants, strong bosses, will be present in the new adventures. Side Quests will motivate even more divergent paths, and new powerful artifacts will help you group to defeat all perils and monsters. This expansion brings new elements to enhance the difficult of a game, using a new dungeon sheet, presenting new and harder challenges Are you ready to be the most glorious group again?
Paper Dungeons: Side Quest Expansion supports 1–8 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 Paper Dungeons: Side Quest Expansion 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 Paper Dungeons: Side Quest Expansion 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.
Paper Dungeons: Side Quest Expansion 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.
Paper Dungeons: Side Quest Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Medieval, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Paper-and-Pencil, 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 Paper Dungeons: Side Quest Expansion are: Leandro Pires. 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 Paper Dungeons: Side Quest Expansion as an expansion for Paper Dungeons: A Dungeon Scrawler Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Paper Dungeons: A Dungeon Scrawler Game to use it. Check that your edition of Paper Dungeons: A Dungeon Scrawler Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.