Lairs 2026
Designed by Josh Cappel, Christopher Westmaas
What it is
A light-to-medium deduction, fantasy, maze game for 2 players (~30 min), built around action points, deduction, dice rolling.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2897 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
How to play Lairs
Lairs is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Deduction, Fantasy and Maze game where the core of play revolves around Action Points, Deduction and Dice Rolling. A light-to-medium deduction, fantasy, maze game for 2 players (~30 min), built around action points, deduction, dice rolling. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2897 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Lairs
How many players can play Lairs?
Lairs plays with 2 players.
How long does Lairs take?
Lairs takes about 30 minutes.
What age is Lairs for?
Lairs is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Where to buy Lairs
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