
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,016
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Disney Animated
- 2–4 players
- 40–80 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2023

Expansion for The Goonies: Never Say Die
2021
Rules assistance for The Goonies: Under the Goondocks – A Never Say Die Expansion
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The Goonies: Under the Goondocks – A Never Say Die Expansion is an expansion for The Goonies: Never Say Die released in 2021 for 2–5 players and 50 minutes per game. It was designed by Prospero Hall, Chris Rowlands, and Matt Christianson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
Troy and his father's plan to turn the Goondocks into a country club have failed. But since The Goonies discovered that One-Eyed Willie's treasure was real, Troy has been searching for it out of spite. You must stop him before he unleashes the evils below The Goondocks! With the help of Stef, Andy, and Brand, you must stop Troy from finding One-Eyed-Willie's treasure before it's too late! This expansion is a thrilling continuation of The Goonies: Never Say Die story filled with new foes, treasures, and characters over three exciting adventures! —description from the publisher
The Goonies: Under the Goondocks – A Never Say Die Expansion supports 2–5 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 The Goonies: Under the Goondocks – A Never Say Die Expansion is 50 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 Goonies: Under the Goondocks – A Never Say Die Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
The Goonies: Under the Goondocks – A Never Say Die Expansion belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Dice, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling. 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 The Goonies: Under the Goondocks – A Never Say Die Expansion are: Prospero Hall, Chris Rowlands, and Matt Christianson. 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 The Goonies: Under the Goondocks – A Never Say Die Expansion as an expansion for The Goonies: Never Say Die. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Goonies: Never Say Die to use it. Check that your edition of The Goonies: Never Say Die is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.