GENERAL FAQ
How many players? How long?
Doomlings plays 2-6 players, ages 8+. A typical game takes 20-45 min, depending on the number of players. A game with 2 players usually lasts 20 min, and a game with 4 might last 40 min. It depends on the group and everyone's playstyle! Because the ages are randomized, each game is unique!
Is this actually fun for 2 players?
Yes! In fact, Doomlings is a BLAST as a quick, 2-player game. With the current state of the world, it’s important now more than ever to have playable 2-player games for couples, siblings, roommates, imaginary friends and what have you. Doomlings works just as well with 2 players as it does 6. We also have variations for different playstyles in our rulebook!
What are Gold Packs?
Gold Packs are our 7 or 8 card collectible holofoil packs. They feature all the cards from their associated set holofoiled as well as rare pulls, surprises, and much more!
I have an order issue, what do I do?
Contact us via email at info@doomlings.com
I'm a retailer: how do I carry Doomlings?
We would love to see our Doomlings in your store! Please reach out to sales@doomlings.com and we'll take care of you.
What shipping carriers are you using?
For domestic (U.S. lower 48) orders, we use a combination of UPS SurePost, and either FedEx Ground or UPS Ground. International orders outside the US are shipped through Shopify's Managed Markets, which is duties prepaid (DDP) and typically uses UPS and DHL, depending on your country.
Why did I get two shipping tracking numbers?
Our apparel is fulfilled by a different warehouse. Any order with an apparel item plus anything else from the site (games, pins, plushies, etc.) will receive two tracking numbers as they will be shipping to you separately.
I'm a customer from outside the US. What happens when I buy my game?
To our international customers: Doomlings now ships DDP! This means our rates include pre-paid duties (if applicable) so that your goods are not stopped at the port of entry. However, some countries require recipients fill out customs clearance forms with additional details, which you will be contacted about, if this applies to you.
Depending on your country, we may be obligated to charge VAT on all your order, depending on whether the total meets or exceeds a monetary threshold set by your government. This VAT, along with any duties fees, are collected by a third party provider (SHOPIFY MARKETS PRO), and are not managed by Doomlings.
What is your refund policy?
At Doomlings, our goal is 100% satisfaction with our game for every customer. While all sales are final, we recognize that sometimes things happen. If your game arrives damaged, or is misplaced by our shipping provider, please reach out to us via info@doomlings.com and we will work to replace your game. Please see our terms and conditions for further details on refunds.
How do you score Doomlings?
- Go "old school" with a pen and paper.
- Download our printable scorepad.
- Use our online score tool at: DoomlingsScore.com
What are some good expansion recommendations?
We have different expansions for everyone! If you're looking for a little extra strategic depth check out Legends of Enderas. If you want more points check out Castle Glass. Want something for Trait Pile Management? Overlush and Mokoko Village are fantastic. Overlush is also good for those that want variety. Or reach out to info@doomlings.comvia email and a support specialist will be more than happy to help find the perfect fit for you.
How big is the box?
The 3rd edtion box is 6.3 inches x 4 1/2 inches x 1 1/2 inches. Deluxe boxes are 6.88” W x 4” L x 3” H. Additionally, all Deluxe Boxes contain a foam block, hidden beneath the tray, to use as a spacer for future content.
Will the Playmat Bag have space for the game itself?
Yes! It will fit all seven playmats AND the game box. The below photo demonstrates this, using our Deluxe Bundle, but the new Remastered base sets and Deluxe Boxes will also fit.
How big are the cards? What cardstock?
These are standard poker sized playing cards, 2.5''x 3.5''. They are 300 GSM with an aqueous oil coating and a linen finish. We have found that this cardstock is durable and really allows the colors to shine.Our holofoil cards are slightly thicker, to combat the natural curling that occurs via the holofoil process. We recommend storing your holofoils in a rigid card sleeve (sometimes called "card protectors")
Will Doomlings be posted in other languages?
As a small company, we have grand ambitions to publish in other languages, but these things take time. Currently we are focused on having establishing ourselves in the English-speaking market. More to come!
How can I be sure this will be a good quality game?
As of May 2026, Doomlings has received over 8000 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews from real customers around the world, as verified by Yotpo. Doomlings has been played in over 80 countries, and we continue to make improvements and listen to feedback from the community. We also strive to exceed all quality expectations and have partnered with some of the most trusted vendors in card game manufacturing (AdMagic) and fulfillment (Blackbox). If there is anything we can improve upon, please don't hesitate to reach out to our care team at info@doomlings.com.
What are the specs of the playmat?
11'' x 22'' (28cm x 56cm) so that multiple mats can fit on a standard dining room table. The mats are made of neoprene, stitched along the edges, and full color print.
Do your playmats contain latex?
No, Doomlings playmats do not contain latex.
Is there a way to separate the expansions (contained in the Upgrade Pack and Deluxe Bundle) from the Classic game or in other expansions?
Yes! Cards have things known as "Clades" For example, in our Upgrade Pack you can see the Dinolings, Techlings, and Mythlings symbols below, which appear tucked in the upper-right corner:
- Multi-color cards are easy to identify because they'll have a split color border. A few cards in that expansion play off color effects, but do not have split borders.
- Expansions like Glitterlings, Fuzelings, Deeplings, etc will also have their own easily identifiable symbols within the borders.
Where can I find the Holofoil Rarity chart?
- You can find the First Edition Holofoil rarity chart.
- You can find the Overlush Rarities here.
- You can find the Imaginary Ends Rarities here.
- You can find the Legends of Enderas Rarities here.
- You can find the Nightflower Island Rarities here.
- You can find the Base Set Gold Pack Rarities here.
We did our best to address every possible question in our rules sheet, however, there are a few inquiries about specific cards that the community has asked us to clarify...
Should I mix all the expansions together?
You can definitely play with all expansions if you so choose, or mix and match expansions! We recommend typically playing the base with one expansion at a time or pairing matching sets (examples Base + Shadow Puppets + Imaginary Ends, or Base + Mokoko Village + Overlush)
Negative numbers won't show up on the Doomlings Score Tool on my phone.
Some phones do not offer a negative symbol on their keyboard. Our recommendation is to install Google's G-Boardapp, which will allow you to use negative numbers (as well as a pretty cool swipe-type feature).
When I swap or steal, where are these cards going to?
If you swap or steal from a hand, it goes to your hand. If you swap or steal from a trait pile, it goes to your trait pile.
What color is Fulfilled?
Fulfilled should be considered colorless, and should count towards any bonuses associated with the number of colorless cards in your trait pile. It also will face any restrictions associated with colorless cards (i.e.: "Players cannot play colorless traits this round.")
I played Pycnofibers and have drawn a card that the current age is restricting me from playing. What do I do?
Unless the card you drew is a dominant trait, which Pycnofibers tells you to discard, or something you choose to discard as part of stabilizing, keep that card in your hand.
Can I play Heroic unrestricted from the discard pile during Birth of a Hero?
No. Birth of a Hero only lets you play Heroic without restriction if you're holding it when the age is turned. If you use a trait action to play Heroic from the discard pile, you must still be able to satisfy the requirement of already having 3 green traits in your trait pile.
My friend and I have conflicting World's End effects on our trait cards. How do we resolve them?
As the rules state, the World's End effects on traits are resolved in turn order. If you have Hyper-Intelligence and your friend has Faith, and if you are 1st player, your friend cannot change the color of any of their cards to avoid having to discard because it is not their turn yet. However, if you have Viral and your friend has Faith, and if you are 1st player, you can choose a color that would give them a lot of negative points, but your friend can choose to change those traits to a different color to avoid getting dinged because scoring hasn't started yet.
To play Terror Beak, do I discard a green trait from my hand or my trait pile?
The intention is for you to discard a green trait from your trait pile. However, because the language on the card isn't clear, we won't fault you for treating it as either/or. (We're getting new fine tooth combs for our retail edition.)
Can attachment traits be played on dominant traits? I want to attach Nano to Tiny for 17 points!
No.
If I start my turn by playing a trait that says, "Play another trait," do the effects of the second trait apply?
Yes.
I have a trait in my hand with an effect that reads, "To play, you must..." What does this mean?
It means you must fulfill the requirements mentioned in order to play the card. (Note: If you swap or steal a card with a requirement effect from another player, you do not need to fulfill the requirement.)
I have a trait in my hand with an effect that reads, "You may play..." What does this mean?
It means you may choose to play the effect mentioned or disregard it.
If I play Denial before the third and final catastrophe, do I get to ignore the World's End effect, in addition to the Gene Pool and Catastrophic effects? If so, do I still get to ignore the World's End effect if an opponent plays Prepper and chooses a World's End effect from the first or second catastrophe?
Yes, and yes. In both cases, however, you cannot ignore The Four Horsemen.
Alien Terraform reads, "You may discard dominant cards from your hand. If you do, then stabilize immediately." If I do this, do I still get to play my turn?
Yes
When the third catastrophe hits, do we have to resolve all of the effects on the catastrophe, or just the World's End effect?
Resolve WE effects in turn order then just the yellow! First player no longer shifts
If I steal a trait from an opponent's trait pile that has an action, do I get to play that action?
Only if the trait you're playing to steal the card says you can. For example, Vampirism allows you to play the action of the stolen card, but not Tiny Little Melons.
When do traits with the "star" point value in the expansions get assigned a value? Immediately or at the end of the game?
Those points are not calculated until the end of the game, these are only shown in our expansions and they count as zero until you tally your drop of life points
If I play an attachment trait like Nano, Subdermal Plating or Lyonization into an opponent's trait pile, who gets the points for those cards?
Your opponent.
Is Colorless considered a color when counting for Drop of Lifes?
No.
How many points are multi-color traits worth?
Their face values are only counted once; however, every color counts toward any end game bonuses you may have.
What are the spaces on the community playmat for?
At the start of the game, the "Traits" slot is where you'll put all the trait cards that weren't dealt out face down. This is the stack you'll draw new traits from. The "Ages" slot is where you'll put all of your ages, face down, with The Birth of Life on top, as it is always the first age. As you play and turn over new ages, you will place them in the "First Era" slot, until you hit your first catastrophe, at which point you will turn subsequent ages over into the "Second Era" slot, and so on. The "Discard" slot is for discarded trait cards. Discarded trait cards should be stacked face up.
Can I play this game with more than the recommended number of people?
Sure! It's only been playtested for 2 to 6 players, but we can't stop you from playing it with more people.
What do you do when the trait deck runs out?
You can reshuffle the discard pile and make a new trait deck.
What do you do in resolving a tie if one player draws a conditional points card?
If you are drawing traits to break a tie, you are only considering the face value of the card. If it has a requirement effect, ignore it. If it has a "star" symbol as its face value, it's worth 0.
If you’re supposed to select a card “at random,” whether it is in your hand, your trait pile, or someone else’s, do you flip over the cards, mix them up, and draw “at random”?
Yes.
Legendary reads, "Discard your hand. Do not stabilize." Does this mean I skip my next turn?
Yes. Per the rulebook, if you start your turn with 0 cards, you will draw 5 cards and skip your turn. However, if the next age tells you to draw cards, it's your lucky day!
Is there any scenario in which a dominant trait can be discarded from a trait pile?
Typically no, Dominants may not be discarded. *However, recently we released a few cards in our expansions that create an exception scenario. Follow card text as necessary.
Since Ruggedized is an attachment trait and not a host trait, does it still count towards the limit of 2 dominant traits per trait pile?
Yes
If an opponent’s card is stolen and it had a suppressed card under it, what happens to the suppressed card? Does it go with the stolen card?
Goes to the bottom of the deck!
Any questions not answered?
Join our community groups or email us at info@doomlings.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!