Dungeon Command
| Years active | 2012–present |
|---|---|
| Genres | Board game |
| Players | 2 to 4 |
Dungeon Command is a board game first published in 2012 by Wizards of the Coast. It was created by Rodney Thompson.
Overview[edit]
Dungeon Command is a board game that comes in separate packs that are intended to be combined with each another.[1]
Gameplay[edit]
Dungeon Command is a competitive miniatures game that can be played by two to four players, with a tactical aspect to its game play that involves a card system.[2]
Contents[edit]
Each of the twelve-character starter sets comes as a box containing tiles that are used to build the dungeon or outdoor setting, and includes twelve miniatures, Order and Character cards, and counters for tracking damage.[2] Titles for packs include Sting of Lolth, Heart of Cormyr, Tyranny of Goblins, Curse of Undeath, Blood of Gruumsh.[1]
Reception[edit]
Ben Kuchera of Penny Arcade called Dungeon Command an example of the "love of experimentation" shown by Wizards of the Coast to "take the world of Dungeons & Dragons and zoom in and out to varying degrees".[2] Dave Banks from Wired commented on Dungeon Command: "These fast-paced, constantly changing games are both incredibly fun and intensely satisfying … and they're unlike any D&D game you've ever played in the past".[1]
DieHard GameFan said that "with only two sets to pick from, there's not a lot to sustain interest in Dungeon Command. It's a fun game, but don't expect the variety, customization or popularity of the old D&D minis game – and thus it'll be a lot harder to find people to play against".[3]
In a review of Dungeon Command in Black Gate, John ONeill said: "Like all great fantasy games, it's a thrill just to open the box and fondle the contents. If you've enjoyed any of the compatible games — the D&D Adventure System board games (or you've used miniatures or Dungeon Tiles for your D&D game) — the possibilities are immediately apparent".[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Banks, Dave. "Dungeon Command Offers D&D Enjoyment Without the Dice". Wired. Archived from the original on 2013-07-06. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ a b c "The Penny Arcade Report". Archived from the original on 2012-10-31. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ "Tabletop Review: Dungeon Command (Dungeons & Dragons) - Diehard GameFAN 2018".
- ^ "New Treasures: Wizards of the Coast Releases Dungeon Command – Black Gate".