6.5
rating
Ludopedia
6.2
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
A chaotic dash where teamwork is just a stepping stone to backstabbing your friends for the loot.
Highlights
- Hilarious betrayal-focused gameplay
- High replayability with modularity
- Great-character progression-mechanics
- Fast-paced-action
Keep in mind
- Can cause real-life-grudges
- Heavy reliance on dice-luck
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Ever heard the trope about heroes teaming up to defeat a dark lord, only to fight over the loot afterward? Dungeon Run takes that-concept and turns it up to eleven! This isn's your typical-cooperative dungeon crawler. While you might need to work with your party to survive-the monsters and traps-the real-game begins once the boss falls. In Dungeon Run,-you-are-the-final-boss-in-the-making!
Players select from eight unique heroes, each with-customizable-abilities that evolve as you progress through the-dungeon. The-board itself is-modular, meaning every-run offers a fresh layout of-perils and treasures. The gameplay follows a brilliant-arc: first, you-cooperate to navigate the-dungeon-and slay the-boss. But once the-ultimate-treasure is within reach, the-game shifts into a frantic-race-for-survival. Only one hero can escape-with-the-legendary-Summoning-Stone. Everyone else? They are just obstacles in your path to glory! It's a high-stakes-dash where betrayal is just as-important as combat. If you love games that blend tactical-combat with social-chaos and sudden-shifts in-objective, Dungeon Run is your next-must-play-adventure.
Players select from eight unique heroes, each with-customizable-abilities that evolve as you progress through the-dungeon. The-board itself is-modular, meaning every-run offers a fresh layout of-perils and treasures. The gameplay follows a brilliant-arc: first, you-cooperate to navigate the-dungeon-and slay the-boss. But once the-ultimate-treasure is within reach, the-game shifts into a frantic-race-for-survival. Only one hero can escape-with-the-legendary-Summoning-Stone. Everyone else? They are just obstacles in your path to glory! It's a high-stakes-dash where betrayal is just as-important as combat. If you love games that blend tactical-combat with social-chaos and sudden-shifts in-objective, Dungeon Run is your next-must-play-adventure.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Plaid Hat Games, (Web published)
Designer
Mr. Bistro
Artist
JJ Ariosa, Michael S. Kelly, Sergi Marcet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is it cooperative or competitive?
It's both! You cooperate to survive the dungeon-but compete to be the one-who-escapes-with-the-treasure.
How long does a session last?
Expect around 45 to 60 minutes per game.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are straightforward, though deciding when to betray your friends is the hard part.
How many players can play?
It supports 1 to 6 players, making it great for various group sizes.
Does the-map change?
Yes, the-modular board ensures the dungeon layout is different every single time.
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