
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,756
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Frostgrave
- 2–8 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Rangers of Shadow Deep: Dungeons Dark – The Rescue: Part 2
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Rangers of Shadow Deep: Dungeons Dark – The Rescue: Part 2 is an expansion for Rangers of Shadow Deep released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph McCullough and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
The quest that began in Across the Wastes continues in Dungeons Dark! This new mission includes 4 scenarios that use a classic dungeon-style set-up. The rangers must explore the labyrinthine corridors and rooms of the dungeon, fighting monsters, dodging traps, and perhaps even finding a bit of treasure, in their bid to escape the dungeon and continue with their quest. The book also includes an extra scenario, should the rangers get captured, and a section on ‘shadow magic’, which the heroes can employ at their peril. A Mission for Level 10+ Rangers
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Dungeons Dark – The Rescue: Part 2 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 Rangers of Shadow Deep: Dungeons Dark – The Rescue: Part 2 is 60–120 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 Rangers of Shadow Deep: Dungeons Dark – The Rescue: Part 2 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.
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Dungeons Dark – The Rescue: Part 2 belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, 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 Rangers of Shadow Deep: Dungeons Dark – The Rescue: Part 2 are: Joseph McCullough. 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 Rangers of Shadow Deep: Dungeons Dark – The Rescue: Part 2 as an expansion for Rangers of Shadow Deep. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rangers of Shadow Deep to use it. Check that your edition of Rangers of Shadow Deep is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.