Dune
2–6 players • ages 14+ • Peter Olotka • 2019
- Designer
- Peter Olotka · Bill Eberle · Jack Kittredge
- First published
- 2019
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Age
- 14+
- Genre
- Science fiction
How it plays
Dune plays 2–6 players and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Where it came from
The 2019 edition of Dune is a faithful re-release of the classic 1979 board game originally published by Avalon Hill. Designed by Peter Olotka, Bill Eberle, and Jack Kittredge—collectively known as the Future Pastimes team—the game was conceived to capture the intricate political maneuvering and brutal factional warfare of Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction novel. Its release was timed to coincide with the resurgence of interest in the franchise ahead of modern film adaptations, reintroducing players to its notoriously asymmetric gameplay.
The design remains largely true to the original, which was praised for its innovative use of player interaction, secret alliances, and the high-stakes 'traitor' mechanic. While the 1979 version was once considered a rare out-of-print gem among enthusiasts, this 2019 iteration by Gale Force Nine revitalized the mechanics for a contemporary audience. It maintains the original aesthetic while offering updated components, ensuring the game’s reputation as a deep, demanding strategy experience remains intact for a new generation of hobbyists.
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About Dune
Dune is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–6 players • ages 14+ • Peter Olotka • 2019. It's filed under science fiction. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Dune?
Dune is a board game for 2–6 players, filed under science fiction. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Dune for?
Dune is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Dune for?
Dune lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Dune?
Dune was designed by Peter Olotka, Bill Eberle and Jack Kittredge. The catalog gives its publication year as 2019.
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