Conan: The Legend of the Devil in Iron

Monolith Board Games · Board game · 2017

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FOR GENRE FANS

For those who love the art and want more adventure in the world of Conan, this book is a gem! It brings a brand-new campaign to extend the playtime.

Highlights

Stunning and immersive art
New and challenging scenarios
Expands base game experience
Collector's exclusive content

Keep in mind

Requires the base Conan game
Kickstarter exclusive item
Focus on campaign and art

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About the game

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Greetings, adventurers! If you're a fan of Robert E. Howard's dark and epic universe, get ready to dive headfirst into "Conan: The Legend of the Devil in Iron." This isn't just a hardcover artbook with glossy pages filled with incredible illustrations by artists like Adrian Smith and Georges Clarenko, showcasing iconic characters, dark kingdoms, and fantastic creatures. It also brings a brand-new original campaign for the Conan board game, where you and your companions will face cursed hordes and explore forgotten lands in pursuit of an ancient legend. There are 19 new scenarios promising challenges and plenty of action! The first half of the book is dedicated to the campaign rules and these scenarios, while the second half displays fantastic artwork used in the game, including some box covers. This beauty was a Kickstarter exclusive and came with four sheets of extra cards: 45 Equipment cards, 2 Spell cards, 8 Hero Level cards, and a few more. Sharpen your sword and follow the Cimmerian on his adventures at your own risk!

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2–5 players

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Publisher Monolith Board Games

Designer Adnane Badi, Franck Magoni, Tony Berart

Artist Adrian Smith, Georges Clarenko, Gerald Brom, Guillem H. Pongiluppi, Kekai Kotaki, Paolo Parente, Xavier Collette, Xavier Gueniffey Durin

Community

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926owners

51wishlist

18want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions

Do I need the base Conan game to use this book?

Yes! "The Legend of the Devil in Iron" is an expansion and requires the base Conan game to be played.

What components come with the book?

The book includes 19 campaign scenarios, specific rules for this campaign, and four sheets with extra cards (Equipment, Spell, Hero Level, and some blank ones).

What is the main focus of this product?

The focus is twofold: showcasing fantastic art from the Conan universe and offering a playable campaign that expands the base game's content.

Is this book easy to find nowadays?

As it was a Kickstarter exclusive, it might be a bit harder to find. Typically, it's sold by collectors or on secondary markets.

How many players can participate in the campaign?

The campaign is designed for the base Conan game, which supports 2 to 5 players, depending on the specific rules and scenarios.

Does the book only have campaign content or also art?

It has both! The first half focuses on the campaign rules and scenarios, and the second half is an artbook featuring illustrations from the game.