
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,672
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Dragons Down
- 1–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Tiny Epic Dungeons: Potions & Perils Mini Expansion
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Tiny Epic Dungeons: Potions & Perils Mini Expansion is an expansion for Tiny Epic Dungeons released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Tile Placement.
The Potions & Perils mini expansion brings a whole new element to the game in the way of Potions and the perilous alchemists that concoct them... the Mixy Goblins! Mixy Goblins are added directly to the goblin deck and are encountered like normal goblins. Except, they are not like normal goblins. When you defeat a Mixy Goblin, something explodes! You'll draw a Potion Card to see what the effect is. Each Potion Card will describe a peril that occurs when you kill a Mixy Goblin and will also leave you with a handy potion for use later! Additionally, the mini expansion brings new Dungeon Bosses, Minions and Goblins to the game. Each presenting a unique challenge that will test even the best players! —description from the publisher
Tiny Epic Dungeons: Potions & Perils Mini Expansion 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 Tiny Epic Dungeons: Potions & Perils Mini Expansion is 30–60 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 Tiny Epic Dungeons: Potions & Perils Mini 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.
Tiny Epic Dungeons: Potions & Perils Mini Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Tiny Epic Dungeons: Potions & Perils Mini Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Exploration, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Tile Placement. 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 Tiny Epic Dungeons: Potions & Perils Mini Expansion are: Scott Almes. 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 Tiny Epic Dungeons: Potions & Perils Mini Expansion as an expansion for Tiny Epic Dungeons. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tiny Epic Dungeons to use it. Check that your edition of Tiny Epic Dungeons is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.