Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago

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Shovel Knight is a retro video game that hits just right. How does it translate to the tabletop?

We review Shovel Knight Dungeon Duels in our GAMES format:
0:00 Intro

0:33 Game
0:45 Art
1:32 Mechanics
1:41 Setup
2:32 Hero Phase
4:00 Enemy Phase
4:20 End of Round
4:46 Boss Fight
5:30 Expectations
6:32 Surprises

7:44 Recommended?
9:12 Outtakes

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The Family Gamers received a copy of Shovel Knight Dungeon Duels for this review from Panda Cult Games.
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