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Missing Dungeons & Dragons? 7 Games to Keep the Adventure Alive!

So, your D&D crew cancelled last-minute (again), and your perfectly crafted dungeon is now gathering metaphorical dust. What’s an adventurer to do when their party’s AWOL? Fear not, brave soul—your epic quests don’t have to be put on hold! Whether you’re missing the camaraderie of your rogue’s bad jokes or the thrill of rolling a nat 20, we’ve got the cure for your D&D withdrawal.

From cooperative board games to card games to solo adventures that let you flex your storytelling chops, these picks are here to keep your adventuring spirit alive. Gather your courage, your snacks, and your favourite beverage—it's time to dive into dungeons on your own terms!


 

1. Dungeons & Dragons: Bedlam in Neverwinter


Dungeons & Dragons: Bedlam in Neverwinter

Take on an epic adventure with the Dungeons & Dragons escape room board game! Imagine this: you and your friends are plunged into the chaos of Neverwinter, where alarming disappearances, evil mages, and dangerous cults are just another Tuesday. This 3-part mystery will have you battling monsters, uncovering secrets, and arguing over who forgot to bring healing potions. (Spoiler: it’s always the bard.)

With a gameboard that evolves as you solve puzzles and unlock new locations, it’s like the world’s most magical IKEA—but instead of assembling shelves, you’re piecing together clues to save the day. Grab your team, sharpen your wits, and prepare for an adventure where teamwork is key... and splitting the party is a guaranteed disaster! Rally your party, pack your potions, and dive into the chaos of Neverwinter—grab your copy today before the mage gets away!

 

2. 5-Minute Dungeon

5-Minute Dungeon

No time for a full campaign? No problem!

Jump into 5-Minute Dungeon, the chaotic, fast-paced card game that’s like speed dating with danger. In just five minutes, you and your crew will battle bosses, escape dungeons, and maybe argue over who gets to be the wizard (again).

This game is pure adrenaline—complete with a free timer app featuring narrators who are as dramatic as your rogue’s backstory. Strategy? Communication? Panic? You’ll need all three as you frantically play cards to conquer each challenge. Perfect for 2-5 players, it’s the ultimate fix for dungeon-delving fun when you only have time for a coffee break… or an emergency session of yelling at the bard. Sharpen your swords, shuffle your deck, and conquer the dungeon in record time—snag your copy now and start the madness!

 

3. Dungeon Mayhem


Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Mayhem

Get ready for absolute chaos with Dungeon Mayhem!

This fast and furious-card game for 2-4 players is basically D&D on a sugar rush. Choose your favourite classic class—Paladin, Wizard, Barbarian, or Rogue—and prepare to unleash wild combos, mighty powers, and maybe a little bit of friendly betrayal. (Okay, a lot of betrayal. It’s tradition.)

The rules are so easy even your barbarian friend will get it on the first try, and games last just 5-10 minutes, making it perfect for quick grudge matches. Whether you're a D&D newbie or a seasoned adventurer, Dungeon Mayhem proves one thing: when it comes to mayhem, the rogue always wins.


 

4. Stranger Things: Upside Down Board Game

Stranger Things: Upside Down Board Game

Step into Hawkins, Indiana, and get ready to save the world... again.

With the Stranger Things: Upside Down Board Game, you’ll team up with your favourite characters to fight Demogorgons, Demodogs, and those shady lab folks who really need better hobbies. This cooperative strategy game lets 2-4 players relive the first two seasons of the hit Netflix show on a double-sided board—because one side just isn’t enough for all this 80s chaos.

Featuring miniatures so detailed you’ll want to invite them to your next Eggo breakfast, this game is perfect for Stranger Things fans and tabletop adventurers alike. Just remember: stay out of the Upside Down, and for the love of Eleven, don’t let Steve hold the dice. Grab your party, stock up on Eggos, and face the Upside Down—get your copy now before the Demogorgon does!


 

5. Paper Dungeons: A Roll-and-Write Dungeon Crawl


Paper Dungeons: A Dungeon Scrawler Game

Ready to dive into dungeons armed with... paper?

With Paper Dungeons, you’ll roll dice, dodge traps, and fight monsters—all while keeping your adventurers alive long enough to craft magical items and collect treasure. (Pro tip: The wizard might need a helmet.) It’s dungeon crawling with a creative twist, where your mission is to rack up Glory Points and claim the title of Most Epic Adventurer™.

Perfect for solo heroes or a group of 1-8 wannabe legends, this game is 30-45 minutes of strategic chaos that’ll leave your dice warm and your friends plotting revenge. Ready to make history? Grab your copy now and start doodling your way to glory!


 

6. Dungeons, Dice & Danger


Dungeons, Dice & Danger

Roll into adventure with Dungeons, Dice & Danger—a game where even Clumsy Cultists can’t ruin your fun!

Grab your dice and get ready to face off against Defiant Dinosaurs, Annoyed Animals, and the most Puzzled Pyramid you’ve ever seen. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this game is all about rolling dice, making bold choices, and laughing at every hilarious mishap along the way. With 200 adventure sheets, it’s like having 200 chances to be the hero (or the most dramatic failure) of the day!

Great for solo play or up to 4 players, it’s easy to learn, exciting to play, and guarantees endless laughs for the whole family. Get it now before the Clumsy Cultists roll a critical fail!

 


7. Monopoly: Dungeons & Dragons – Honor Among Thieves Edition


Monopoly: Dungeons & Dragons

Add this to your hoard of treasures now—because this isn’t your grandma’s Monopoly!

Welcome to Monopoly: Dungeons & Dragons – Honor Among Thieves Edition, where you can finally say goodbye to boring utilities and hello to thrilling quests in the Forgotten Realms. Instead of building hotels, you’ll collect treasures, dodge monsters, and roll the legendary D20 die to decide your fate. Will you outwit your party or fall victim to a Red Wizard’s curse?

Choose from five movie-inspired tokens, navigate Adventure Cards, and make every turn an epic gamble. Perfect for 2-6 players, this game reinvents the classic we all know (and argue over), blending nostalgia with D&D magic for a quest worth playing. Don’t let the rogue steal this one—grab it now!

 

There you have it: seven incredible games to keep your adventuring spirit alive when a D&D session isn’t in the cards. Whether you’re battling Demogorgons in Hawkins, levelling up your characters in Paper Dungeons, or unleashing chaos in Dungeon Mayhem, these games bring the magic of D&D to your table—no DM required.

So what are you waiting for? The dungeons won’t delve themselves, the cultists are getting clumsier by the minute, and that dice bag isn’t going to fill up on its own. Pick your favourites, roll some dice, and let the quest begin—because the adventure is out there, and it’s waiting for you!

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