Want to play Descent with friends without the Overlord hassle? Dark Elements turns the game into an intense and fast-paced cooperative experience, perfect for fantasy and team challenge lovers.
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Pure and straightforward co-op
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Fast and immersive adventure
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High replayability with cards
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Requires another expansion to play
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High language dependency
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Get ready to dive into Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) in a whole new way with the Dark Elements expansion! This gem offers a 100% cooperative variant, perfect for those who love the Descent vibe but prefer to face challenges together with friends, without an Overlord controlling the bad guys. Here, up to four heroes unite to escape a nightmare world, where each step is guided by Exploration cards that ensure no two games are alike. Forget the traditional Overlord: now, a track and a monster activation deck dictate the pace of chaos, throwing waves of enemies at you. The mission is clear: survive and escape! But don't worry, there's still time to gain experience and loot valuable items along the way. Dark Elements is like a mini-campaign that fits into one night, delivering all the adventure and adrenaline we love about Descent, but with that team-up feel that makes all the difference. It's a chance to experience the epic fantasy of Terrinoth collaboratively, testing your group's unity and strategies against the forces of darkness. Just remember: to embark on this sinister adventure, you'll need the Lair of the Wyrm expansion!
Creatures: MonstersGame: Descent – Journeys in the DarkMechanism: Campaign GamesSetting: The Realms of Terrinoth
businessPublisherFantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Giochi Uniti
editDesignerJonathan E Bove, Nathan I. Hajek
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need the base game Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) to play this expansion? expand_more
Yes! Dark Elements is an expansion and requires the base game to function. Additionally, you will also need the Lair of the Wyrm expansion to enjoy this cooperative adventure.
How does the cooperative mode work? Who controls the monsters? expand_more
In this expansion, the traditional Overlord is replaced. An Overlord track and an activation card deck control the monsters and events, ensuring all players work together against the game.
How long does a game session take? expand_more
A Dark Elements session is designed to be a mini-campaign that fits into one night, typically lasting between 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.
Can I play solo? expand_more
Yes! The cooperative mode works very well for a single player, where you control one or more heroes to overcome the challenges.
What new content does this expansion add to the game? expand_more
It adds a new way to play the base Descent game, focusing on a fully cooperative experience with an automated Overlord system and exploration cards that ensure variety in each playthrough.
Is the game in English? expand_more
Yes, the game and its components are in English. There is a considerable language dependency, so a translation or good knowledge of English is recommended.
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