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One Deck Dungeon is a card game "roguelike" — a dungeon delve that is different every time, difficult to survive, with a character you build up from scratch. The deck consists of various foes to combat and other perils from the dungeon. Each card, though, depicts both the obstacle to overcome and the potential rewards for doing so. When you defeat a card, you claim it as either experience, an item, or a skill, tucking it under the appropriate side of your character card to show its benefits.
The longer you take exploring the dungeon, the deeper you'll delve, and the difficulty will scale up quickly! If you make it far enough, you'll have to fight the dungeon boss. Survive, and you'll be a legend!
One Deck Dungeon is designed for 1-2 players. With multiple sets, you can add more players.
Year Published
2016
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Meet Me At The Table playthrough at 0:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Campaign mode with persistent XP and upgrades across runs
- Hybrid dungeon rules combining base + expansion for variety
- Dice pool and die manipulation provide deep tactical decisions
- Loot, skills, and potions allow flexible customization
- Replayability with multiple bosses and two-box setup
Cons
- Hybrid dungeon and poison can be brutal and punishing
- Campaign complexity adds learning curve and tracking demands
- Fan-made campaign content may vary in balance and updates
- Endgame boss can be unforgiving if dice are not favorable
Thematic elements
- Dice-based combat, deck-building elements, persistent XP, dungeon exploration.
- Fantasy dungeon crawl with multiple boss rooms across two boxes and a fan-made campaign.
- Campaign progression with persistent XP, upgrading skills and items across runs.
Comparison games
- Kingdom Death Monster (KDM)
- Robinson Crusoe
- Tamasi
- Lord of the Rings
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- boss battler — Final boss (Mud Golem) requires accumulating enough damage across rounds; poison must be resisted; dice exiled at start of rounds.
- Boss fight structure — Final boss (Mud Golem) requires accumulating enough damage across rounds; poison must be resisted; dice exiled at start of rounds.
- Dice pool management — Players roll dice and use different die types (fight, agility, magic) to meet encounter requirements, with mechanics to block and convert dice.
- Encounter types: peril vs. combat — Encounters can be perils (non-combat challenges) or combat; player can choose to engage or flee, with dice type constraints.
- Heroic feats and storing dice — Certain characters (like Dragoon) can store dice for later encounters; heroic feats allow using stored dice during encounters.
- Hybrid dungeon expansion integration — Combines base game and expansion cards; uses icons to pull specific cards and reduces poison by hybrid rules.
- Loot, items, and skills — Defeated encounters grant loot in the form of XP, items, or new skills; items can modify future dice or provide bonuses; skills unlock special abilities.
- XP and leveling system — XP is earned from encounters, tracked across the campaign, and used to buy skills and items; leveling unlocks more capabilities.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love this game.
- I forgot how much fun this game was and I didn't realize there's campaigns in the box.
- One Deck Dungeon is a die manipulation game, meaning we're going to be rolling our dice and then trying to manipulate them to be able to complete challenges.
- I think this is really fun.
- In this campaign mode, you're going to be playing multiple scenarios of this game.
- It's super cheap and available now on Amazon at your family or friendly local game store.
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Robert's Solo Board Games Channel top_50_list at 16:50 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- tiny footprint
- versatile play lengths
- strong app support
Cons
- expansion stack can grow quickly
Thematic elements
- Fast, accessible adventuring
- Dark fantasy dungeon-crawl
- Procedural, session-to-session
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- campaign-like progression — upgrade and progress heroes across sessions
- dice + cards — class choices and tests resolved by dice and cards
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's always your turn
- one of the best solo deck builders you can get
- this is one of the most impressive solo titles from GMT
- this is such a fantastic puzzle
- a masterpiece of minimalism
- it's such a satisfying card play
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Unknown Channel top_10_list at 21:40 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Best-in-class solo dungeon crawl in a small box
- Accessible to newcomers
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- RPG feel using a single deck
- Dungeon crawling with solo play
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- campaign/low-complexity — Simple progression with escalating challenges.
- deck-building — Use a single deck to resolve dungeon encounters.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the mere mortal tier I'm talking about people that have either no board gaming experience at all or at most they've played Monopoly Uno or maybe Katan
- the perfect uh game to introduce to someone to the Rand W genre
- this is the perfect game to introduce someone to the Roll & Write genre
- this is a great option especially if you know that they like card games or nature
- I've seen people draw some gorgeous Maps
- this game made me feel all smart and stuff
- Everdale is a fantastic puzzle
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Unknown Channel rules_teach at 0:51 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Great flexibility to mix base game and expansion for varied play
- Balanced deck dynamics across different hybrid configurations
- Poison mechanism adds strategic depth and variety
- Campaign sheets provide meaningful progression
- Practical advice on storing components and packing into one box
Cons
- Initial setup and sorting can be fiddly
- Some deck combinations could be unbalanced without care
- Poison requires careful rule adherence to avoid confusion
Thematic elements
- Cooperative dungeon exploration with modular encounters
- Fantasy dungeon exploration with hero characters
- Tutorial / procedural demonstration
Comparison games
- Base game One Day Dungeon
- Forest of Shadows expansion (standalone)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Campaign — Per-character campaign sheets track skills and progression across games.
- campaign sheets and character progression — Per-character campaign sheets track skills and progression across games.
- card-based dungeon encounters — Encounter and peril cards form the dungeon decks; players resolve challenges via card text and symbols.
- deck synchronization / symbol sorting — Separate cards into symbol and non-symbol piles to create balanced base and expansion decks.
- hybrid deck construction — Combine base game and expansion cards to create varied play experiences with controlled balance.
- Melding and Splaying — Separate cards into symbol and non-symbol piles to create balanced base and expansion decks.
- poison mechanism — Poison mechanic from expansion interacts with hybrid decks, adding risk and synergy.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- poison is a mechanism you should always play with
- I definitely don't suggest it but one thing that I could imagine you could do is replace poison by damage
- everything should actually fit in one box
- I think it makes the game better and more exciting
- you can play with both versions
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Unknown Channel top_10_list at 27:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Compact system delivering dungeon crawl feel in a small package
- Campaign integration with replayable character arcs
Cons
- Abstract presentation may not appeal to all players
- Some may prefer larger components for tactile feel
Thematic elements
- Dungeon exploration with dice- and card-driven combat
- Fantasy dungeon crawl
- Campaign-like, single-hero oriented
Comparison games
- D&D: Tamriel adventures (smaller skirmish variants)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Campaign progression — Character progression across sessions with evolving challenges
- Dungeon crawl with dice-based combat — Roll dice to match color and number to defeat traps and monsters
- Forest of Shadows expansion (standalone option in base box) — Additional content to extend the experience
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's very thematic, basically a gamification of the process of creating a character in DND
- the AI opponent is very smooth and doesn't take a lot of upkeep
- it's one page front and back, that's it very, very simple rules
- this is known as a raw and ripe game and it's a pretty beloved genre
- the universe games come with mini expansion modules that add replayability
- an 18-card masterpiece
- print this right here to turn it into a flip and ride game
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Foster the Meepolo top_10_list at 14:36 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Heard really good things
- Like the way it sounds
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Fantasy adventure
- Dungeon
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card management — Level up your hero and descend deeper in the monster dungeon
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- We love trick taking games
- This game is so much freaking fun
- I adore GMT games, they are becoming one of my favorite game publishers
- If you remember Vast Crystal Caverns is in my top five games of all time
- We bloody love it
- We can't stop playing
- It's a blimp game not a train game
- That's just work
- I don't think I want to play it
- I'll get it eventually
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Secret Cabal general_discussion at 46:07 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- easy to learn
- great for families and light gaming sessions
Cons
- limited depth for experienced players
Thematic elements
- quick, accessible adventuring
- fantasy dungeon crawl
- short, pulp-ish dungeon delves
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice-driven dungeon crawl — roll dice to defeat monsters and collect loot
- modular dungeon tiles — randomized dungeon layouts for replayability
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's not at its peak right now it's just gonna keep getting better and better
- I enjoyed Twilight Imperium, I really enjoyed it, it's just a shame that it took like six hours and two turns
- Legacy of Dragonholt looks cool; it's closer to a role-playing game than a board game
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Shos top_50_list at 7:21 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fast and highly accessible
- great for tiny-box experience
- scales well for solo play
Cons
- light on depth compared to heavier dungeon crawlers
Thematic elements
- dice-building, looting, and dungeon challenges
- dungeon crawling in a tiny box
- compact, fast
Comparison games
- Sleeping Gods
- Skulls of Settling
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck/character progression — build a character with a tiny evolving toolkit
- dice placement — dice rolled and assigned to tasks to defeat monsters
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's one of my favorite puzzle games in a small format
- it's a purely solo game with just 18 cards
- no two sessions are alike
- the solo mode is simple yet challenging
- this is my updated top 50 solo board games 2024 Edition
- it's a must try in my opinion
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Beond Solitaire top_10_list at 19:23 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Very approachable
- High punch in a small footprint
Cons
- Can feel lightweight for some players
Thematic elements
- fantasy dungeon crawl in a compact box
Comparison games
- Renegade
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice-driven dungeon crawl — Miniatures-free co-op dungeon crawl using cards and dice.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the solo Gaming Community is the best community in gaming
- this is the forever list for many players, a place where certain games become 'forever' for some people
- the art on Kilforth is the most beautiful art I've ever seen
- it's my number one
- theme hooks me, and if that can hook me, I keep digging into the mechanics
- the audience is changing and that's driving which games end up on the list
- we need fresh voices to keep the list dynamic
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Unknown Channel top_20_list at 46:02 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Tiny footprint, very portable
- Solid solo play with quick sessions
Cons
- Light on narrative depth compared to larger box games
- Some players find it too abstract
Thematic elements
- Compact dungeon crawl with randomized dungeons
- Classic D&D-inspired fantasy with portable card play
- Light narrative through character scripts and events
Comparison games
- Pathfinder Adventure Card Game
- One Deck Dungeon: Forest of Adrion (variant)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-driven dungeon crawl — Dungeon explored and looted through a single deck.
- Single-character (often) — Optimized for solo or two-player play.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This game is amazing at creating an emerging narrative.
- I voted this number one adventuring game this year.
- Emerging narratives are just fantastic in Explor It.
- The lore, the art, the setting—the Gothic vibe here is unmatched.
- You can play solo without a DM and still have a deep experience.
- This is one of the best dungeon crawlers you can buy today.
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BoardGame Atlas top_20_list at 5:38 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Twilight Struggle is one of my all-time favorite games.
- Tabletop Simulator is one of the best ways to be able to play a whole bunch of board games on your computer.
- Terraforming Mars is my evening unwind game.
- Slay the Spire is a really clever deck-building dungeon-crawler.
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Unknown Channel top_20_list at 16:46 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- great for travel and quick sessions
- has a companion app and campaign potential
- replayability from class variety
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- roguelike progression with class variety
- fantasy dungeon crawl in a compact package
- pocket-sized dungeon crawl
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice-based dungeon crawl — roll dice determined by class and progress through dungeon rooms
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Desolate is still my number one.
- This is a solo only game. No multiplayer with solo mode.
- There’s no better choice than Mike Lambo's solitary war game books.
- Jump Drive is a tableau building in its purest form.
- Cartographers, one of the best games in the verb and write genre.
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Stoneard Games general_discussion at 29:18 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Compact dungeon crawl experience
- High accessibility and quick play
Cons
- Limited depth for long-term campaigns
Thematic elements
- heroic fantasy dungeon exploration
- Dungeon crawl vibe in a compact card game
- story-lite, game-forward
Comparison games
- Fantasy Realms
- QE
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-driven engine — Cards determine actions and synergy, driving character progression.
- dice placement and combat — Players roll dice to progress through a dungeon, facing monsters and traps.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- It's a beautiful game. It's not an expensive game.
- This is a mind puzzle in addition to the physical puzzle.
- Number Drop is another puzzly kind of game.
- This is a closed bidding collection game. You can bid as much as you want.
- Fantasy Realms is a card game where you're putting together a hand and there are these symbiotic relationships among the cards.
- One Deck Dungeon was actually a major inspiration for Vantage.
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