# Archives of the Fallen World

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 5.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1
- **Duration**: 40-60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Denis Kurdiukov
- **Artists**: Denis Kurdiukov
- **Publishers**: Nuka Zombee Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Dice, Exploration, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Events, Grid Movement, Movement Points, Push Your Luck, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Storytelling

## Verdict
For fans of immersive solo games with tactical despair. Like 'This War of Mine' in board game form — every choice stings.Intense emergent storytellingAgonizing decision pointsWell-executed apocalyptic themeToo brutal for some playersRequires homemade translation (PnP)FOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In Archives of the Fallen World, you play as Leon, a librarian racing to preserve the last remnants of human knowledge as bombs level the city outside. This solo Print & Play game throws you into 12 days of relentless tension: scour dangerous ruins, bargain with desperate survivors, and evade local militia to recover 32 books before your sealed bunker becomes your tomb. Each day is a tactical puzzle — will you spend energy digging through trash for food or risk a dash into the burning library? Every night, buildings collapse and opportunities vanish, forcing you to plan each move like it's your last. With push-your-luck mechanics, dramatic dice rolls, and a faith system impacting moral choices, every game spins a unique tale of survival and sacrifice. Warning: not for the faint-hearted — starvation, despair, and armed patrols are always one misstep away from turning the game against you.

## FAQ
### How many pages to print?
Core game fits ~15 A4 sheets, but you can customize components. Worth laminating the route sheets!

### Is it replayable?
Yes! Random events, progressive city destruction, and multiple strategies create varied experiences.

### How difficult is it?
Leans hard — winning requires meticulous planning and some dice luck. Losses are part of the narrative.

### Is there a retail version?
Currently Print & Play only, but watch Kickstarter for a potential commercial release.

### Can you play cooperatively?
Designed for solo only, though creative players might adapt it as a duo vs. game challenge.