Delve into the captivating universe of Frank Herbert's Dune novels through a variety of tabletop games that have been developed since 1979.
With the recent release of Dune: Part 2 by director Denis Villeneuve, the Dune franchise has surged in popularity, leading to the creation of new tabletop games like Dune: War Of Arrakis and Dune: Imperium.
11 Dune: House Secrets
Board Game Geek Rating: 5.1
- Released: 2021
- Play Time (Minutes): 90-180
- Player Count: 1-4
- Designer(s): Jakub Poczety, Przemyslaw Rymer, Weronika Spyra, Ignacy Trzewiczek
Dune: House Secrets is a legacy game with a unique interactive app but lacks strong mechanics and gameplay depth, ultimately falling short of expectations.
One of the main drawbacks of Dune: House Secrets is its heavy reliance on an app for gameplay, which may not align well with its cooperative, story-driven nature, leaving players wanting in terms of engaging mechanics.
10 Dune (1984)
Board Game Geek Rating: 5.7
- Released: 1984
- Play Time (Minutes): 90
- Player Count: 2-4
- Designer(s): Brad Stock
Based on the 1984 film adaptation, the Dune board game from that era, while thematically aligned with the movie, falls short in terms of gameplay and availability compared to other adaptations.
Featuring classic gameplay elements such as token movement and dice rolling, 1984's Dune attempts to capture the essence of the film but lacks the depth found in more modern adaptations.
9 Dune CCG
Board Game Geek Rating: 6.4
- Released: 1997
- Play Time (Minutes): 60
- Player Count: 2-8
- Designer(s): Matthew Colville, Owen Seyler
The Dune CCG, set in the Dune universe, was a short-lived collectible card game known for its strategic complexity, appealing mainly to a niche audience of dedicated thinkers.
While true to the source material, the Dune CCG faced challenges due to its intricate rules and strategy, limiting its appeal and leading to its eventual discontinuation.