World of Dungeons

World of Dungeons is an ultra-minimal, Dungeon World–adjacent fantasy game that runs on 2d6 rolls and rulings over rules. Classless and fast to teach, it focuses on quick dungeons, creative problem-solving, and near-zero prep. Perfect for one-shots, drop-in play, or teaching brand-new players.

At-a-glance

PbtA-adjacent • 2d6 moves • 2–5 + GM • Near-zero prep • Rules‑lite • 1–2h sessions

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Decision Tags:
Low Prep
World of Dungeons

Classic dungeon-crawl vibes distilled to essentials—adventurers, hazards, treasure, and creative problem-solving. It’s setting-agnostic and thrives on prompts rather than canon.

Theme and Setting

Resolve risky actions with 2d6 + attribute: 10+ full success, 7–9 mixed, 6- miss. HP comes from rolling hit dice and keeping dice equal to level.

How Play Feels

Armor subtracts damage. Magic and monsters are intentionally under-specified to encourage rulings and hacks.

What Makes It Distinct

A true “rules sketch”: minimal procedures that invite table judgment. It runs fast, converts OSR content on the fly, and teaches play through conversation rather than rule lookups.

Where It May Not Fit

You want denser mechanical crunch or build complexity You want combat and action to drive most of the session.

Decision guide

What this game is about

Key facts
Players
2-5 players + GM
Session
60-120 minutes
Prep
None
Play profile
Complexity
2/5
New GM Fit
5/5
Roleplay Focus
5/5
Combat Focus
2/5
Tactical Depth
0/5
Campaign Depth
3/5
Who it suits
Best for
Groups that want fantasy adventure with a clear play identityTables that want fiction-first play and scene-level consequencesPlayers who want character, atmosphere, or story to matter more than pure tactics
Avoid if
You want denser mechanical crunch or build complexityYou want combat and action to drive most of the sessionYou want the system to stay almost invisible at the table

A strong fit for groups that want fantasy adventure with a clear play identity, with narrative-Driven helping define the experience.

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