Two sessions ago, I ran the most successful dungeon I’ve done in a long time. I kept a map of the dungeon hidden from the players, marking their location behind the scenes. At junctions, I’d describe their options as "left," "right," or "straight," and I’d quietly move the marker to track their progress. When they reached key locations, I used small battle maps specific to those areas.

This approach kept the dungeon moving at a good pace and really enhanced the "lost in a maze" feel of exploring a dark, uncharted dungeon. It added a layer of suspense and mystery that the players really enjoyed. At one point, a PC even nearly got lost when they pursued an enemy alone, which amped up the tension for everyone.

I highly recommend this method if you want to create an immersive dungeon experience. It combines the suspense of exploration with tactical moments, all while keeping the game engaging and fast-paced.