Since time immemorial, the mines of Runedar have provided gold to generations of dwarves. Today, only a handful of them remain, protecting the fortress surrounding the entrance to the old, depleted mine... or so it was thought. This group of dwarves have been fortunate enough to accidently stumble upon a new vein of the purest gold and have managed to mine a small treasure. Unfortunately, just as they were about to set off to the safety of the nearest stronghold, they found that the old fortress of Runedar is surrounded by orcs who are willing to do anything to get their hands on the precious metal. Now, the dwarves not only need to protect the fortress, they also must dig a tunnel under the mountain to escape and get their hard-earned gold to safety.

The Siege of Runedar is a co-operative game for up to 4 players who take on the role of dwarves charged with defending the walls of Runedar and the treasure they keep within. They will have to face goblins, orcs, and trolls, fighting in hand-to-hand combat against those who manage to get past the walls and shooting from a distance at those who try to enter. A deck-building system lets players upgrade their weapons and tools as they must hold off the raiders long enough to build a tunnel to escape the terrible siege they have been subjected to and get the treasure to safety.