Mechanic · Critical Hits and Failures
6 games found
In games with this mechanic, rolling a very good or very bad result on the dice (usually the extremes, like a 1 or a 20) has an amplified effect. A 'critical hit' can cause extra damage, while a 'critical failure' can result in a disastrous mistake. It adds an element of luck and excitement to combat.
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Kingdom Death: Monster
1–4 · best 4
Solo
60–180 min
Weight 4.3/5
| Game | Year | Players | Duration | Tags | Ludo | BGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() GloomhavenWeight 3.9/5 | 2017 | 1–4 | 60–120 min | Adventure, Exploration | ||
![]() Gloomhaven: Jaws of the LionWeight 3.6/5 | 2020 | 1–4 | 30–120 min | Adventure, Exploration | ||
![]() Kingdom Death: MonsterWeight 4.3/5 | 2015 | 1–4 | 60–180 min | Adventure, Fantasy | ||
![]() Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures GameWeight 2.5/5 | 2012 | 2 | 30–45 min | Miniatures, Movies / TV / Radio theme | ||
![]() Gloomhaven: Buttons & BugsWeight 3.3/5 | 2024 | 1 | 20 min | Card Game, Adventure | ||
![]() Darkest Dungeon: The Board GameWeight 3.7/5 | 2022 | 1–4 | 90–120 min | Exploration, Fantasy |




