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What this is
In Dune, players use unique strengths, treachery, and cunning to gain control of the Spice. Each turn players move about the map attempting to pick up valuable spice while dealing with giant sandworms, deadly storms, and other players' military forces. Players each take the role of one of the factions attempting to control Dune.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–6
- First published
- 1979
- Category
- science fiction
- Designers
- Peter Olotka, Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge
- Publisher
- Avalon Hill
- Photographs
- 1
Publisher
- Avalon HillOfficial site
How players rate Dune
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 4.
- 2p6.924 ratings
- 3p7.324 ratings
- 4p7.624 ratings
- 5p7.224 ratings
- 6p6.824 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.7/10
- Ease of teach4.4/10
- Gateway friendliness4.9/10
- Component quality7.5/10
- Table presence7.7/10
- Travel friendliness6.2/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.4SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle3.6FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.0Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationStrong7.4Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityHeavy3.6LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding3.5SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencySome2.8No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.6Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
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Box & shelf
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