One-line definition
A dungeon is a dedicated space equipped for BDSM play, whether a private playroom or a commercial or community venue.
Full definition
The name suggests a castle basement, but the reality is a functional room. Typical equipment includes a St. Andrew’s Cross, suspension points, restraint benches, and a wall of impact implements. A dungeon can be a spare room at home, a rentable commercial space, or a community venue; in Taiwan, physical spaces mostly operate as studios or members-only arrangements. At a play party, “the dungeon” means the area where scenes happen, as distinct from the social area.
Boundaries with related terms
- vs. Play Party. A dungeon is a space, while a play party is an event. Parties often rent dungeons.
- vs. a Pro-Domme’s studio. A working studio is a commercial service space, though the word dungeon gets used for both.
Related terms
- Play Party
- Scene
- Suspension
- Pro-Domme
- Munch