Delve into a game-master-free dungeon crawler where initiative points decide who acts first and how much.
Who it's for
Dungeon-crawl fans who want deep tactical combat and long-form campaign play without needing someone to run the game.
Not for you if…
If you want a light evening filler or a short playtime, the scale here — up to four hours per session across sprawling campaigns — asks for serious time commitment.
Vibe's take
Deliberate and tactical, with a real sense of tension in the initiative order — spending fast, weak actions versus one slow, powerful one changes the rhythm of every fight, and you feel every trap and every loaded inventory slot.
Dungeons of Doria drops a party of heroes, mercenaries, and vagabonds into monster-crammed dungeons with no game master required. An initiative system lets every character and monster spend points on multiple actions per turn — moving, attacking, looting, or repairing — so combat becomes a constant balancing act of speed versus power. Choose standalone quests for a single evening or commit to one of four sprawling campaigns.
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Players
Duration
120–240 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.4 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
5.7/10
Rank #7,351
182 ratings
Published
2023
Language
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