Dungeon Dice: Familiar Pack

Potluck Games · Board game · 2014
2–4 20 min Weight 2.0/5
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6.9 rating BGG
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rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you love dice battles in fantasy settings, Dungeon Dice: Familiar Pack will blow your mind.

Highlights
  • Unique ability variety
  • Strengthens dice mechanics
  • Expands Dungeon Dice universe
  • Facilitates strategic depth
Keep in mind
  • Not a standalone game
  • Only one roll per combat
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Dungeon Dice: Familiar Pack brings a burst of new possibilities for fans of the Dungeon Dice base game. The set introduces five fresh familiars – Faerie, Rat, Serpent, Wolf, and Baby Dragon – that enter the table as regular monsters, but with a twist: each time you encounter one, you can roll a die once per combat to activate a unique ability. Think of each familiar as a mini‑hero with powers that can swing the battle – the Faerie can tilt luck in your favor, the Rat can steal health points, the Serpent can deal extra damage, the Wolf can heal allies, and the Baby Dragon can unleash fire. This mechanic adds an extra layer of strategy: you decide when to use the roll, trying to pair the familiar’s ability with the combat situation. The expansion also ups the monster variety, keeping the game fresh and unpredictable, and works seamlessly with the dice‑rolling system that already dominates Dungeon Dice. If you enjoy building combos, testing tactics, and seeing how each familiar can turn the tide, this expansion is a sweet upgrade that will extend the game’s replayability and fun.

Best player count

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2–4 players
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Publisher Potluck Games
Designer Sam Coates
Artist Cam Kendell

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
How many players can play?
The Familiar Pack works with 2 to 4 players, just like the base game.
How long does a game last?
A typical session takes 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of combats.
What is the complexity level?
Medium. It’s easy to learn, but the familiars’ abilities add a strategic layer.
What components are included?
Five familiar cards, five six‑sided dice, and life and damage tokens.
Who is this expansion for?
For players who own Dungeon Dice and want more monster variety and combat tactics.
How does the familiar rolling work?
When you encounter a familiar, you can roll a die once per combat to activate that familiar’s specific ability.