Dark Souls: The Board Game – Vordt of the Boreal Valley Boss Expansion

Steamforged Games Ltd. · Board game · 2017
1–4 · best 3 Solo
7.5 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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7.5 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Perfect for those who have mastered the base game and want epic-scale challenges.

Highlights
  • Massive and imposing mega boss
  • New treasures and behaviors
  • Greatly boosts replayability
  • Faithful to the game's atmosphere
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to play
  • Increases combat complexity
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About the game
If you thought you'd seen it all in Lothric, brace yourselves—the danger just leveled up! This expansion for the Dark Souls: The Board Game base game brings one of the franchise's most iconic encounters to your table: Vordt, the Watchdog of the Boreal Valley. Forget your standard skirmishes; we're talking mega-boss scale here. This expansion introduces a massive 56cm mega-boss board for Vordt, turning the battlefield into an epic arena that will test every ounce of your party's strategy.

It's not just the size that's intimidating. With new boss behaviors and unique treasure cards, the feeling of facing a savage, mindless beast is incredibly immersive. On top of Vordt himself, you get Level 4 encounter cards that crank up the peril and demand much higher coordination than your typical encounters. This is perfect for players who have mastered the base game and are craving that 'can we actually survive this?' adrenaline rush all over again. If you're looking for a more intense dungeon crawler experience with large-scale combat and a breathtakingly dark atmosphere, this expansion is your next mandatory destination. Sharpen your blades, because the Boreal Valley shows no mercy!
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Video Game Theme: Dark Souls
Publisher Steamforged Games Ltd.
Designer Alex Hall, David Carl
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play this expansion without the base game?
No way! This is an expansion and requires the base game to play.
What exactly is in the box?
A massive Vordt board, behavior cards, treasure cards, and high-level encounter cards.
Does the game get harder?
Absolutely. Vordt is a mega boss, so expect much more intense challenges.
How many players can play?
It follows the base game standard: 1 to 4 players.
What is the difficulty level?
It's an expansion for those who know the rules and want an 'expert' level challenge.