Word Dungeon

A project in Whitley Bay, UK by Joe Shimwell
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Print-and-play solo dungeon scrawler where letters become loot. Spell your way through hand-drawn depths and leave with treasure!
Backers: 500
Average Pledge Per Backer: £6

Funded: £2,776 of £50
Dates: Jan 30th -> Feb 7th (9 days)
Project By: Joe Shimwell
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Latest News

12 hours and 3 reasons to back Word Dungeon - can I convince you?

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Final day - Questiny - PNP Time - Dice Tower - Wrap Party!

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning Dungeoneers, This is it, the final few hours. I've got a few updates today - a Little Word Dungeon from Questiny, a shout out from Pnp Time, a mention from the Dice Tower team and an invite to tonight's YouTube Live play-along... It's... (Read More)

Let me introduce you to a Wizard

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday Dungeoneers! We're coming close to the end of the campaign now. Soon you you'll have your hands on three beautiful dungeons - I can't want to see which game you like best. As we're in the home stretch, if you can think of any networks... (Read More)

Stop, Drop & Roll - Little Word Dungeon & A Party Invite

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Join me for a celebration of the campaign's end with a live play-along of Treasure Depths live on YouTube. Saturday 7th February 8.00pm (UK time) - you can find the link here, make sure to set a reminder. I'd love for you to join me and dive with me... (Read More)

Pay if forward

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Heya Dungeoneers, I thought I would do something different with today's update... It's been 2 years since I started designing and making games, and 8 months since Word Dungeon arrived in my brain. If it wasn't for the support of indie designers... (Read More)

Day 5 - Let's Get Some Gems!

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Dungeoneers, In my flgs (Bay Games) last Friday, me and two fellow games designers Jake and Sam did a little sweep stake on how well we thought this campaign would go. I can't speak to their guesses, but I said it would be really nice if I could... (Read More)

230 Backers and the Nakatomi Plaza

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Heya Dungeoneers, Day 4 is upon us! Overnight we passed 230 backers. Welcome to the new folk who are planning on taking a trip into a Word Dungeon soon. It's brilliant that the game is resonating with so many people.   The Labyrinth was inspired by... (Read More)

Over 150 backers and roller disco themed Little Word Dungeon

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Dungeoneers, I've been blown away by the amount of support that Word Dungeon is getting. Welcome to those of you who have backed in the last 24hrs, it's great to have you with us! I wonder how you found out about the game? Let me know in the... (Read More)

Word Dungeon - Fully Funded!

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Oh you wonderful humans, thank you! Word Dungeon is now fully funded on kickstarter. And, it's not just 3 games, the Dungeon Master tiers have filled all Dungeoneer backers will be getting 6 full games! During the campaign, I said I'd have some... (Read More)

Tonight's the night!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it! We're on the final countdown! Tonight, 8pm UK time, Word Dungeon launches. If I'm being honest, I'm a little nervous (and excited too). I thought I'd let you in on what you can expect from the campaign, and then let you know how you can... (Read More)

Word Dungeon - the countdown begins & free stuff & a pretty picture

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Dungeoneers, It's time (eek!), the countdown has begun! 7 days until the Word Dungeon campaign. I have two things for you in this update.... Little Word dungeonsFor the next week I've got 7 days of Little Word Dungeons. I'll be sharing them on... (Read More)

Launch Date Confirmed - Friday 30th January, 8pm

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Right then, let's make this official.Word Dungeon launches on  The campaign runs for 8 days. Three hand-drawn dungeon scrawlers, plus a special tier which I'll reveal more on in the coming weeks. Here are the final three dungeons... Tell me in the... (Read More)

Happy Holidays, Dungeoneers!

December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Dungeoneers! Hope you're having a good day, whatever you're up to. I've got a few things to celebrate with you. We've hit 200 followers!Thank you. When I started drawing these dungeons back in June, I had no idea if anyone would be interested.... (Read More)

🎄December Advent Challenge – 24 Days of Little Dungeons & A Competition

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Dungeoneers! December is here, and I've got something special for you. Throughout the month, I'm releasing a brand new Little Word Dungeon every single day. That's 24 bite sized puzzles to tackle during your commute, coffee break, or whenever... (Read More)

Word Dungeon - Celebrating Success

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I've got exciting news to share 🥳For the last 6 months, the original Word Dungeon has been working its way through Board Game Geek's annual Solo Pnp Competition. And this week, the results came in!  Here's how Word Dungeon did... I'm super... (Read More)

150 Word Dungeon followers & a Free Christmassy Gift 🎄

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We've hit 150 campaign followers 🥳 - you're all ace, thank you for being part of this and supporting me and my Word Dungeons. 🎄 Your free Christmas card is ready to download for free, did I mention it's free?I've made a little thank you gift. A... (Read More)

Update: Happy October 🎃 Dungeoneers

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy October 🎃 DungeoneersThings are getting exciting in the Word Dungeon workshop, so I thought I'd share what's brewing. Little Dungeons Booklet Development I'm working on a booklet of Little Word Dungeons perfect for your commute or coffee... (Read More)

We Hit 100 Followers! Time to Celebrate, Fellow Word Dungeoneers!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Dungeoneers!Word Dungeon has reached 100 followers on the Kickstarter prelaunch. Thank you so much for your support. When I started drawing these dungeons, I wasn't sure how many people would be interested in combining word puzzles with dungeon... (Read More)

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