DungeonQuest |
DungeonQuest is a re-imagining of the classic board game of dungeon exploration for 1-4 players. Set in the vibrant fantasy realm of Terrinoth (first popularized by Runebound), DungeonQuest retains the peril, tension, and brutality of the beloved original game while updating both mechanical and thematic elements. Players take on the roles of courageous (or foolish) heroes willing to brave the legendary dangers of Dragonfire Dungeon. Fortune awaits those able to venture into the dragon’s lair...
Legends say that the doors of Dragonfire Dungeon open every sunrise, welcoming brave adventurers into its depths. But once the sun sets, the doors close and seal the fates of those who lingered too long. Only a few have ever returned from Dragonfire Dungeon, and those who have usually come back near death. But they return as heroes nonetheless.
In DungeonQuest, players must guide their heroes through the twisting halls of Dragonfire Dungeon in pursuit of unimaginable riches hoarded by the Dragonlord Kalladra. Whoever can amass the most wealth and make it out of the dungeon before the closing of the doors seals their doom will emerge victorious. However, merely surviving the harrowing dungeon is a feat all its own...
While many similar games rely on a player to control the machinations of the dungeon, Dungeonquest is unique in that the dungeon essentially runs itself. No one at the table knows what lies around the corner, creating a new play experience every time. Additionally, DungeonQuest also includes rules for solo play, so you can even challenge Kalladra’s keep on your own!
Great riches and everlasting glory await if you can survive Dragonfire Dungeon. The Dragonlord Kalladra has challenged all heroes of Terrinoth to test themselves against the most dangerous dungeon in all the realms.
Dare you face the dragon’s challenge?
- Ages: 13+
- Brand: Fantasy Flight Games
- Interests: Adventure Games
SKU: 9781589949041
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Game Daze Park Place Mall Manager Recommendation, October 2010
Drew -
Dungeonquest is a recent reprint of the classic dungeon-crawl game from 1985, a game reported to have a 15% survival rate for its characters. The latest version is no less lethal, but MUCH prettier, with Fantasy Flight publishing the game with their customary level of crunchiness. The tiles are good, thick cardboard, the cards of a nice stiff paper stock and the minis very good for plastic. And, being set in the Runebound world, it also comes with cards to use the minis in the other games in that universe: Runebound, Runewars, and Descent.
The game itself concerns several adventurers entering the dungeon of the Dragonlord Kalladra and attempting to reach the dragon’s treasure room, steal some treasure and get out before the sun goes down and the dragon awakes. In the process, they will have to overcome creaky bridges, cave-ins, skeletons, scorpions, several types of monsters and, perhaps, the Dragonlord himself. There are also a myriad traps to spear, sting, pierce, and fall down, including the dreaded bottomless pit. There’s nothing like taking your first step into the dungeon and falling down the bottomless pit.
Combat has a cool Rock/Paper/Scissors like mechanic that let’s you play your opponent more than the game, trying to gauge what sort of attack he might make and what you should retaliate with. Decisions like whether to descend to the catacombs and perhaps move further across the board, but possibly meet more nasty monsters, or how long to stay in the Dragon hoard room and risk awakening the dragon make this a tense game on all levels. The tile layout system also makes this a VERY re-playable game.
So, if you are looking for a fun game for the whole family, I can definitely recommend this one.
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