Dungeon!
1–8 players • 30 min • ages 8+ • TSR • 1975
- Publisher
- TSR
- First published
- 1975
- Players
- 1–8 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 8+
- Genre
- Fantasy · Dungeon crawl
How it plays
Dungeon! plays 1–8 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Dungeon! was published by TSR in 1975, marking one of the earliest board games released by the company shortly after the debut of Dungeons & Dragons. Designed by David Megarry, the game was intended to provide a more accessible, board-based dungeon-crawling experience that distilled the core loop of tabletop role-playing—delving into a dungeon, fighting monsters, and collecting treasure—into a structured competitive format.
The game's visual identity was defined by its classic fantasy aesthetic, featuring iconic artwork that captured the adventurous spirit of mid-1970s gaming. While D&D focused on open-ended narrative role-playing, Dungeon! was praised for its streamlined mechanics and ability to introduce casual players to the concept of dungeon exploration. It remained a staple in the TSR catalog for decades, serving as a foundational piece of hobby gaming history.
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About Dungeon!
Dungeon! is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–8 players • 30 min • ages 8+ • TSR • 1975. It's filed under fantasy and dungeon crawl. The catalog entry lists action table and dice as its mechanics. 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 Dungeon!?
Dungeon! is a board game for 1–8 players, running about 30 minutes, filed under fantasy and dungeon crawl. The catalog entry lists action table and dice as its mechanics. 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 Dungeon! for?
Dungeon! is built for 1–8 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Dungeon! take to play?
A game of Dungeon! is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Dungeon! for?
Dungeon! lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Dungeon!?
Dungeon! is published by TSR. The catalog gives its publication year as 1975.
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