Dungeon Roll

To set up Dungeon Roll, each player first chooses one of the available hero cards, which grants them unique abilities. The level die is set to '1' to indicate the current dungeon level. All treasure tokens are placed into the game box, which will serve as the treasure chest during gameplay. The party dice (white) and dungeon dice (black) are kept separate and within reach of all players. Any player aid cards are distributed, and the rulebook and hero book are kept nearby for reference.

The primary objective of Dungeon Roll is to accumulate the most experience points (XP) by successfully navigating through dungeon levels, defeating monsters, and collecting treasure. Players will embark on multiple dungeon delves, and the player who has earned the highest total XP at the end of the game, after a predetermined number of delves, is declared the winner.

A turn in Dungeon Roll involves a player taking their party of adventurers into the dungeon. First, the player rolls their white party dice to determine the composition of their party (fighters, mages, clerics, rogues, and scrolls). Then, they roll a number of black dungeon dice, determined by the current dungeon level, to reveal monsters (goblins, oozes, skeletons, dragons) and treasure chests. Players use their party members to defeat monsters and open chests, potentially gaining treasure tokens or potions. Scrolls can be used to reroll dice, and potions offer various benefits. After resolving the dungeon dice, the player decides whether to delve deeper into the dungeon (increasing the level die and rolling more dungeon dice) or return to the village to bank their accumulated experience and treasure. If they delve deeper, they face tougher challenges but also have the potential for greater rewards.

Experience points are the main currency for scoring in Dungeon Roll. Players earn XP by defeating monsters, with stronger monsters yielding more points. Additionally, opening treasure chests allows players to draw treasure tokens, which also contribute to their final score. Some hero abilities or special events might also grant bonus XP. When a player decides to return to the village, all the XP and treasure they've collected during that delve are banked and added to their total score. The player with the highest total experience points at the end of the game wins.

The game concludes after a predefined number of dungeon delves, which is typically 7 delves for a standard game, though this can be adjusted based on the number of players or desired game length. Once the final delve is completed and all experience points and treasures have been tallied, players compare their total scores. The player who has amassed the greatest number of experience points is the victor.