# Delve & Despair

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 5.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Rodrigo Santos
- **Artists**: Rodrigo Santos
- **Publishers**: (Web published)
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Dice, Exploration, Fantasy, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Action / Event, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Game, Critical Hits and Failures, Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Interrupts, Move Through Deck, Open Drafting, Push Your Luck, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you enjoy a cooperative fantasy adventure where hero customization and risk management are key, Delve & Despair might be your next game night! It's a Print & Play title that rewards teamwork and clever play.Deep hero customizationHigh cooperative tensionEngaging dungeon explorationGood replayability with variable setupHigh language dependencyLuck can be frustratingRequires printing componentsFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In Delve & Despair, you and your crew embark on a cooperative adventure to brave sinister dungeons and, hopefully, put an end to the dreaded Dark Lord. The story kicks off in a tavern, where heroes of all stripes—from the Alchemist to the Warrior, Bard to Rogue—hear tales of dark ruins and the treasures (and dangers!) lurking within. The decision is unanimous: let's explore!

The game offers 12 unique heroes to choose from, each with a Special Talent and a talent pool you can customize from 30 options. This customization is key, as you'll need to assemble a sharp team to face the Rooms and Encounters that pop up. Each room presents its own challenges: Events that shake things up, Enemies to defeat, and Chests/Corpses to loot (or skip, if you're in a hurry!).

Get ready to manage your resources, because this journey isn't a walk in the park. You'll take physical damage and accumulate Stress (fatigue!), so teamwork and combining hero talents are essential for survival. Luck also plays a role, with critical hits and failures capable of changing the course of battle. Delve & Despair is an invitation for those who enjoy a cooperative adventure with a good dose of strategy, customization, and that delightful tension of 'can we actually pull this off?'

## FAQ
### How many players can participate in Delve & Despair?
The game is designed for 1 to 4 players, so you can play solo or gather your whole crew!

### How long does a game session take?
Expect to dedicate between 60 and 90 minutes for each adventure. It's enough time for a good exploration without getting too lengthy.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
It has a good amount of strategy and mechanics that require attention, like hand and resource management. It's not super complex, but it does require players to be engaged.

### Do I need to print the game? Does it come with physical components?
Delve & Despair is a 'Print & Play' game, which means you'll need to print and assemble the components yourself. It does not come with a box and ready-made pieces.

### Is the game heavily language-dependent?
Yes, the game has a considerable language dependency. Most of the cards and text need to be read to play correctly.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to survive the dungeons, defeat enemies, and, in the grand finale, vanquish the Dark Lord who commands the place.

### Is it possible to play solo?
Absolutely! The game supports a solo mode, allowing you to control one or more heroes to face the dungeon's challenges.