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PENNY DREADFUN: Duchy, Demony, Dickensy
2018
Rules assistance for PENNY DREADFUN: Duchy, Demony, Dickensy
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120–180 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for PENNY DREADFUN: Duchy, Demony, Dickensy
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PENNY DREADFUN: Duchy, Demony, Dickensy is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Adam Betley and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
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About the game
PENNY DREADFUN: a role-playing, comedy board game set in Victorian London, full of occultism, historical and literary characters, and an absurd sense of humour. A game for everyone that may be played and replayed over and over again thanks to its huge amount of cards - and all the possible player interactions that it offers! Each player takes on the role of one of ten unusual characters who begin their search for Queen Victoria. Each driven by their own motives, they will have to navigate the streets of industrial revolution London, explore mysterious tombs and underground canals, and finally - make their way through the nine circles of Hell itself! During their journey they will face many foes, collect amazing loot, befriend powerful companions, and, of course - fight each other. The hero that brings Queen Victoria to the Buckingam Palace will be the ultimate winner. It may be the strongest player, it may be the smartest one; it might be the one who found the Queen, but it also might be the one who nicked her at the end of the road. Well, whoever it may be - the winner can be only one!
Questions and answers
PENNY DREADFUN: Duchy, Demony, Dickensy 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 PENNY DREADFUN: Duchy, Demony, Dickensy is 120–180 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 PENNY DREADFUN: Duchy, Demony, Dickensy 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.
PENNY DREADFUN: Duchy, Demony, Dickensy belongs to these categories: Humor. Its main mechanics are Storytelling. 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 PENNY DREADFUN: Duchy, Demony, Dickensy are: Adam Betley. 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 PENNY DREADFUN: Duchy, Demony, Dickensy 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.