Last Updated on November 5, 2025 by The Official Game Rules Team
The Doomlings: Overlush Mystery Expansion brings a burst of vibrant personality to your base Doomlings game collection. Whether you’re recreating the Mystery Expansion experience or customizing your own blend, here’s how to get started:
Enjoying Doomlings? Make sure to check out the Doomlings: Imaginary Ends Expansion!
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How to Play Doomlings Overlush Mystery Expansion
Standard Setup (Mystery Expansion Style)
- Sort the Cards
Separate the basic traits, dominants, ages, and catastrophes into four separate piles. - Shuffle Each Pile
Randomize each pile thoroughly. - Draw Your Mix
- 8 Ages
- 4 Catastrophes
- 8 Dominants
- 40 Traits
- Combine with the Classic Game
Mix these Overlush cards into your existing Doomlings deck. Set up the game as you normally would. - Play and Enjoy
You’re ready to dive in and play! Overlush cards will appear organically throughout the game.
Custom Play Option
Want to shake things up even more? Try this:
- Draft 15 dominants to give players a wider range of strategic choices.
- Mix in plenty of classic Doomlings ages for a more familiar feel.
Final Note
There’s no wrong way to enjoy Overlush. As long as you’re laughing, scheming, and tallying points at the end of the world, you’re doing it right!

