# Hellbringer

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.7
- **BGG Rank**: #6721
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 45-180 min
- **Weight**: 2.54 / 5
- **Designers**: Maxime Gauthier
- **Artists**: John Kim, Jörn Heidrath, Manthos Lappas, Max Duran, Maxime Gauthier, Ooki, Shredderdima, Tobie Côté, Trung Tin Shinji
- **Publishers**: Les Éditions Smash, (Self-Published)
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Fantasy, Horror
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Line of Sight, Open Drafting, Role Playing, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're a fan of dungeon crawlers with a dark fantasy twist and deck-building mechanics, Hellbringer is for you. The game offers an immersive and challenging experience, with addictive character progression. The randomness of dice and cards ensures each game is unique, but requires a bit of luck. The dark atmosphere and horror theme are highlights, but it can be punishing for more casual players.Addictive character progressionImmersive dark fantasy atmosphereWell-implemented deck-building mechanicsCan be punishing for beginnersRequires some luck with diceRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hellbringer is a cooperative (or solo) dark fantasy card and dice game where you take on the role of a fearless hero venturing into a deadly dungeon to face a powerful demon. With quick setup and mechanics that ensure each game is unique, you'll equip items, learn skills, level up by defeating enemies, and manage your Sight and Power resources. The randomness of the dice and cards keeps the tension high, while your hero's progression gives that satisfying sense of growth. Perfect for those who enjoy an immersive and challenging experience, with a touch of horror and plenty of strategy.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Hellbringer?
1 to 4 players, with solo and cooperative modes.

### How long does a game take?
About 45 minutes per player, depending on the group's experience.

### Is it hard to learn?
The game has medium weight (2.5/5 on BGG), so it might be a bit complex for beginners, but the rules are well explained.

### Who will enjoy this game the most?
Fans of dungeon crawlers, dark fantasy, and games with character progression.

### Do you need expansions for the full experience?
No, the base game offers a complete experience, but expansions can add more variety.