Dungeon (1975)

Dungeon is similar in many ways to Dungeons and Dragons, much simplified and transformed into a board game. Players explore a dungeon that is divided into levels of increasing difficulty, fighting monsters for valuable treasure. As players venture deeper into the dungeon, the monsters become more difficult and the treasure more valuable. There are several character classes that each have slightly different fighting abilities - most notably the wizard, who can cast spells. Combat is simulated using dice - players roll the dice to attack a monster, and if unsuccessful, the dice are rolled to determine the effect of the monster's counter-attack. The winner is the first player to bring a certain amount of treasure back to the Dungeon's entrance.

Re-Implemented by:

• The Classic Dungeon
• The New Dungeon

Awards

• 1991 Games 100 War/Adventure Game Nominee.
• 1992 Games 100 Adventure Game Nominee.

Relevant Microbadges

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Magazine References:

Panzerfaust and Campaign Article Index:

• Number 78, March-April 1977
  • Dungeon - "Strategy in Dungeon" (Strategy), John Michalski