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The Canonical List of Free Print-and-Play Games -- Games Starting with D
Note: All game descriptions/summaries are taken from either the game's
website or from the rules for the game, so any reference to 'I' or 'me' refers to the
game designer.
Please report any errors to me at
donald.seagraves@gmail.com.
Quick descriptions -- click on the game's title for more info
- [Dadama] -
A checkers-like game for two that uses dice instead of checkers.
- [Dalapapa] -
Each player has in hand two reversible dominoes. Each face of the domino is cut in 8 demy-folios - squares
cut by their diagonal. By placing his domino, one tries to connect the most edges possible and to close
colored surfaces.
- [Dameo] -
A checkers-like game that uses linear (rather than diagonal) movement, with the length of moves being
based on the number of pieces on the line.
- [Dead Even] -
Match three or more dominoes so that the top row value is equal to the value of the bottom row.
- [Dead of Night] -
A game based on scenarios you might recognize from various zombie films. All the players are on the same
side, all working together to survive, although the option to use other players as zombie bait while you
grab all the guns and lock yourself in the cellar is there if you prefer.
- [Death Angel] -
You and the other players are stuck in an abandoned farming community, hunted by a
psychotic 21 year old with 10" metal blades bolted through her fingers.
- [Decathlon] -
(aka Reiner Knizia's Decathlon)
Ten games in one! Reiner's ultimate game of armchair athletics, from the 100 Metres
to Pole-Vault.
- [Decay] -
A changing landscapes game for the piecepack. Attack other players and make it harder for them to
move, or slowly destroy the board. play. Last player remaining on the board wins!
- [Decipher] -
Can you crack the code in time? In Decipher, you must figure out your opponent's hidden code before they
figure out yours. An entry into the About.com: 2005 Deduction Game Design Competition.
- [The Deck of Boards] -
The Deck of Boards set (DoB) is a game system for playing abstract games.
- [Dédales] -
Find a way for Icarus (the yellow piece) to reach one of the 2 Labyrinth exits in as few moves
as possible.
- [Deduce or Die!] -
A deduction game in which the players are trying to find out who among them is a murderer. The actual
murderer is as anxious as anyone else to determine the facts of the case, as that will allow him or her to
pin the blame on someone else.
- [Deduction] -
This is a deduction game for the piecepack where you try to determine a missing tile by asking
questions about the tiles in the other player’s hands.
- [Defiance and Domain] -
An abstract strategy game pitting the fiery Rebels against the ever present Imperium. An entry into the
About.com: 2002 Unequal Forces Game Design Competition.
- [Delegate Dash] -
Players are candidates of the Piecepack Party, seeking its nomination for President of the Republic. Sometimes
the game-ending convention brings a surprise!
- [Deluxe Memory] -
Remembering those matches rewards you with some strategy for two to four players.
- [Demonlord] -
A game of strategy for two players that vividly recreates the grand sweep of empires
in conflict in an age of sorcery and enchantment.
- [Depth Charge] -
It's time to test what the new crewmen have learned about using sonar. The first team to find the other team's
mines wins the trophy; the other will be scrubbing toilets. An entry into the About.com: 2005 Deduction
Game Design Competition.
- [Diabolical Doomsday Designers] -
Don't just complain about how sorry the world is -- Do something about it! Why not
TAKE OVER THE WORLD and have things your way for a change?
(no longer available)
- [Dice Box] -
Object: To place colored dice on a grid in a way that maximizes your points and
minimizes the points that you must concede to your opponents
- [Dicefest] -
A strategic, abstract board game for two, three or four players who must manipulate their dice and get them to
the other side of the board to win.
- [Diffusion] -
A unique, robust addition to the family of Mancala games. Each player owns a set of
pits on his side of the board -- his 'block'. Players take turns moving stones from
pit to pit. If, at the conclusion of a turn, one of the two blocks is completely
vacated, the owner of that block wins.
- [Dilbert C.E.O.] -
The evil C.E.O. of your company is now dead -- you are one of the employees who seek this position. It
doesn't matter how good you get at your job if you are not the first to replace the C.E.O.
- [Diner Chess] -
A game of late-night deduction and coffee for two or more players wher players try
to figure out the secret rules that govern how the other players move pieces on
their turn.
- [Dino Dig] -
Search for specimens and toss mud on two to four paleontologists.
- [Dish Pan Hands] -
It's a frantically fast paced, and cut-throat battle to say or do ANYTHING, if only
it keeps you from having to scrub those pots and pans!
(no longer available)
- [Divine Nuke Wrath] -
The end of days draws near. The ruler of the Pantheon will be whomever has the most devout followers in
Heaven. A quick co-op / competitive game of anarchy and destruction for 3 to 4 demigods.
- [Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived.] -
Now you can live the life of King Henry the VIII and give your six wives the same fates.
- [Djarhun] -
A fantasy board game -- players move around the board, find items, and slay monsters. When a player is
powerful enough, they may try to claim the Book of Avrakar. Whoever brings the Book to the predetermined
location, is the victor.
- [DNA] -
The object of DNA is to possess the greatest value of Icehouse pieces at the end of the game.
- [Dogfaces in Space] -
A simple individual-level battle set in the near future. Choose the size of your battle, then fight it
out.
- [Dogs Do]-
Take contol of the yard by weeing in strategic positions. Use your wee to claim
ownership of bones, sausages, and comfy spots, and ensure that in the end you
dominate the lawn, so the other dog will clear off.
- [Domino Derby] -
A quirky little racing game similar to games like 'Sorry' or 'Pachisi' using dominoes.
(no longer available)
- [Dominoids] -
You control a small 'Dominoid' colony -- microscopic creatures that spend their time just swimming around,
breeding, and eating -- in this 2-player piecepack game.
- [Dominox] -
Dominox is played on a standard Chess/Checkers board using a standard set of Domino
tiles. Using dominoes is a nice touch, and the result is a unique game of tile
placement.
- [Don-Cha] -
Figure out your opponent's words before he deduces yours. An entry into the About.com: 2005 Deduction Game
Design Competition.
- [Don't Touch My Booty!] -
A silly little pirate game for 2 players! The Goal? Arrrgghh! To be the pirate with the most booty at the
end of the game, of course! This is done by creating rows of 3 or more coins.
- [Doodads] -
“I’ll trade you a cabbage and some duct tape for your toddler.” A game about trading and building
for 3 to 5 players.
- [Dots and Dashes] -
(aka Boxes)
The classic pencil and paper games where players take turns connecting dots that are horizontally or
vertically adjacent, trying to complete squares.
- [Double Blind] -
Deduce your opponent's secret pattern and complete both it and your own secret pattern in this interesting
deduction game.
- [Double-Entendre] -
Two clever teams battle it out for the title of 'PunMeisters' in this Pun-Ultimate game of witticisms.
- [Doubloon Lagoon] -
Doubloon Lagoon is an exciting game of exploration and chase for two to four players.
- [Dragon’s Hoard] -
The hero who escapes the dungeon with the most treasure wins in this Icepack (piecepack/Icehouse)
game.
- [Druid] -
Two sects of Druids want to build a monument on the same sacred site, however there
is some conflict -- should the monument track the sun to worship the passing days
or from the North to the South to worship the passing seasons?
- [Druid's Duel] -
You’re a druid competing with other druids in a shape changing contest to display your wits and prowess. The
druid who best adapts to the tactics of his or her opponents becomes the new head of the Circle.
- [Dschunke: Das Legespiel] -
The swimming markets of Asia is pulsating with life. Two merchants are putting their
goods on display, and will be happy to cover the goods of their adversary in the
process. At the end will we see who was the best to present their goods.
- [Duel of Questions] -
A brilliant literary invention that is also a game, included by the English playwright Tom Stoppard in his
memorable Rosencrantz and Guildestern Are Dead.
- [Dueling Nobles] -
Dueling Nobles is an innovative and strategic card game that plays similar to a
collectible card game, yet only requires a single deck of playing cards, 6-sided
dice, and counters.
- [Dungeon] -
Captured and incarcerated, your only goal is to escape the underground prison you
find yourself in. As you search for the hidden route to freedom, you must overcome
the underworld's hostile inhabitants and dangerously unstable passages.
- [Dungeon Crawl] -
A piecepack game. After building the dungeon, players move their characters around the dungeon seeking treasure. Monsterous
denizens and deadly traps pose hazards, but defeating these challenges earns experience useful for later
encounters.
- [Dungeon Plungin'] -
A fantasy board game of exploration and adventure -- you build a party of adventurers, then build a dungeon
as you go. Every game is different as the number of variables is huge.
- [Dungeons Dark and Dangerous] -
Dungeons Dark and Dangerous is a fantasy wargame where war-parties search for
adventure and treasure. The game is played with fantasy miniatures and wargame
terrain.
- [Duodecim Scripta] -
An ancient Roman game whose name means 'Twelve Lines.' The object was to get all one's pieces across the
board to the final square, much like modern Backgammon
- [Duodecim Scriptorum] -
(aka Duodecim Scripta)
An ancient Roman game whose name means 'Twelve Lines.' The object was to get all one's pieces across the
board to the final square, much like modern Backgammon
- [Dvorak] -
Dvorak is a card game where all of the cards start out blank; players choose a
theme, make up enough cards to get started, shuffle and deal, then add further cards
to the game as the game progresses.
On to E ------->
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