Dust
2–6 players • 180 min • ages 12+
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Playing time
- 180 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Dust plays 2–6 players, takes about 180 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Dust: An Elysian Tail was created by Dean Dodrill, who served as the sole developer, artist, and animator for the project over several years. Initially conceived as a short film, the game evolved into a full-scale action-adventure title after Dodrill won the Microsoft Imagine Cup, earning him the funding and platform support necessary to bring his vision to life. It emerged during a renaissance of indie gaming, standing out for its lush, hand-drawn aesthetic that drew inspiration from classic animation techniques and 16-bit era titles.
The game centers on a mysterious protagonist who wakes in a forest with no memory, accompanied by a sentient blade. Dodrill’s design philosophy prioritized fluid, responsive combat mechanics paired with an expansive, vibrant world. Upon its release in 2012, the game was praised for its visual presentation and depth, becoming one of the most successful titles on the Xbox Live Arcade platform and establishing itself as a hallmark of independent game design.
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About Dust
Dust is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–6 players • 180 min • ages 12+. 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 Dust?
Dust is a board game for 2–6 players, running about 3 hours. 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 Dust for?
Dust 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.
How long does Dust take to play?
A game of Dust is listed at about 3 hours. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Dust for?
Dust lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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