Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Essential for those seeking more chaos and scale in their battles, featuring a massive Avatar and new spells.
Highlights
- Magma Avatar is imposing and impactful
- New magic school expands the meta
- Smart integration with Nova Aetas
- High-quality visual components
Keep in mind
- High language dependency for cards
- Increases setup complexity
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get your fire extinguishers ready, because things are heating up at the Lodge! The Dreadforge expansion reignites the fires of the Forge, but it's not for making friends: the awakening of an ancient threat has turned the place into a literal cauldron of magma and flames. If you already enjoy the strategic mayhem of Black Rose Wars, the level of chaos just spiked with new elements that shift the game's power dynamics.
The main highlight is the arrival of Magma, a colossal Avatar that crashes onto the board to terrorize opponents and completely change the pace of the match. But that's not all; the expansion introduces Etna, a cyclopean Mage with unique abilities that challenge enemy strategies, alongside the Forge School of Magic. This new school of magic expands customization and combat options, allowing players to explore mystical paths that are even more destructive than before.
Beyond adding depth to the base game, Dreadforge is remarkably versatile. It includes all the necessary materials to integrate Magma as a monster hunt challenge within the Nova Aetas Renaissance mode, turning the cooperative or competitive experience into something even more epic. This is the kind of content that doesn't just add 'more of the same' but introduces new layers of complexity for those who have already mastered the rules and want to test their limits against massive creatures and volcanic spells. If you're looking to expand your spell arsenal and face enemies that truly command respect, the Forge is open and ready to smelt new strategies — or incinerate your entire plan.
The main highlight is the arrival of Magma, a colossal Avatar that crashes onto the board to terrorize opponents and completely change the pace of the match. But that's not all; the expansion introduces Etna, a cyclopean Mage with unique abilities that challenge enemy strategies, alongside the Forge School of Magic. This new school of magic expands customization and combat options, allowing players to explore mystical paths that are even more destructive than before.
Beyond adding depth to the base game, Dreadforge is remarkably versatile. It includes all the necessary materials to integrate Magma as a monster hunt challenge within the Nova Aetas Renaissance mode, turning the cooperative or competitive experience into something even more epic. This is the kind of content that doesn't just add 'more of the same' but introduces new layers of complexity for those who have already mastered the rules and want to test their limits against massive creatures and volcanic spells. If you're looking to expand your spell arsenal and face enemies that truly command respect, the Forge is open and ready to smelt new strategies — or incinerate your entire plan.
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Best player count
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1
OK
2
REC
3
BEST
4
BEST
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
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Publisher
Ludus Magnus Studio, Czacha Games, Hobby World, Intrafin Games, Pegasus Spiele
Designer
Andrea Colletti
Community
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1,433owners
23wishlist
5want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game to play Dreadforge?
Absolutely! This is an expansion, so you'll need Black Rose Wars to use any of this content.
Does Magma work in any game mode?
Yes, he adds new dynamics to the main game and also functions as a monster hunt in Nova Aetas Renaissance.
Is the game too difficult for beginners?
Yes, it has a weight of 3.5/5. We recommend mastering the base game before diving into the Forge mechanics.
Does the expansion add new playable characters?
Yes, you get the Mage Etna, who brings unique abilities to the table.
Is there a lot of text on the cards?
Yes, there is significant text on the cards, so if you aren't fluent in the version's language, you'll need a translation.