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Perfect for those who love heavy 'euro' games with an epic fantasy theme and deep strategy. The highlight is the faction progression.
- Very satisfying power progression
- Impressive components and miniatures
- High replayability via modular board
- Deep card combo system
- Quite a steep learning curve
- High dependence on text translation
About the game
What you do in a play session
The core gameplay revolves around sending your workers to strategic locations—such as summoning portals, deep dungeons, or the mysterious mage tower—to gather resources and power. But it's not just about placing and retrieving: you must manage your adventure card tableau, activating combos and prophecies to strengthen your position. The modular board ensures that no two games are ever the same, and the presence of giant elemental monsters adds a layer of constant danger and tension.
You'll need to balance map exploration with unit management, as different worker types perform different tasks. While battling dragons and rival mages, your focus must remain on achieving elemental dominance. Who will shape Eldervale to their vision and reign supreme? If you enjoy games with strategic depth, imposing components, and that feeling of progression where your faction starts small and grows into a powerhouse, this is the game for you. It's a dense but rewarding title that rewards long-term planning and adaptability in the face of opponent moves.
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Rules videos
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In English
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Dwellings of Eldervale Tutorial Playthrough - JonGetsGames
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SIMPLIFIED Dwellings of Eldervale Tutorial!
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Dwellings of Eldervale Intro Series Part 3
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Show Me How to Win Dwellings of Eldervale
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Dwellings of Eldervale Intro Series Part 1
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Dwellings of Eldervale SOLO PLAYTHROUGH and HOW TO PLAY
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Dwellings of Eldervale Intro Series Part 2
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Dwellings of Eldervale Tactics: Win Your First Game!
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How to Play DWELLINGS OF ELDERVALE | Set-Up & Basics of How to Play with Solo "Ghosts"
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Tom Teaches Dwellings of Eldervale (Setup)
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LIVE - Dwellings of Eldervale Board Game - Playthrough & Worldwide Giveaway
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