Knight Fall

Red Raven Games · Board game · 2022
8.2 Ludopedia 6.9 BGG 1–6 · best 4 Solo 45–60 min Weight 2.3/5
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8.2 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy cooperative games with an asymmetrical twist and a rich story, Knight Fall is an epic adventure worth checking out!

Highlights
  • Immersive cooperative experience
  • Variable player powers
  • Multi-use cards
  • Engaging campaign mode
  • High board replayability
Keep in mind
  • Extensive language dependency
  • Initial learning curve
  • Best with ideal player count
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Knight Fall, dive into Thornmar Abbey, where an ancient order of holy knights guards a dimensional portal to the underworld. Peace has been shattered: the seal has weakened, and demons are emerging, determined to annihilate the elders who maintain the barrier and fully open the passage before dawn. Only these knights, imbued with divine power, can prevent the monster invasion.

This is an asymmetrical team game for 1 to 6 players. One group takes on the role of the brave knights, whose mission is to defend the elders and resist until sunrise. The other group controls the demonic forces, seeking to break the infernal seal before morning arrives. Each player chooses a unique character – be it a knight or a demon – with distinct special powers, such as the Flame Knight who engulfs enemies in fire or the Bone Crusher who summons skeletal minions.

The cards in your hand are versatile, allowing for multiple actions and strategies. Furthermore, the monastery is built with unique location tiles, ensuring a different layout every game. For those who enjoy a more immersive experience, Knight Fall offers a campaign mode for 1 or 2 players. In this mode, you explore a haunted valley through narratives, charting your own path through crumbling churches, sinister forests, and dark mountains, in a race against time to stop the demons before the final battle at Thornmar Abbey. Keep your knights alive, for each one who falls means fewer heroes for the final assault!

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Best player count

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1–6 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 BEST
5 OK
6 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Components: Official Music Soundtrack Components: Standees
Publisher Red Raven Games
Designer Ryan Laukat, T. Alex Davis
Artist Andrew Bosley, Ryan Laukat

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Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
How many players can participate in Knight Fall?
The game is designed for 1 to 6 players, offering flexibility for different groups and even a solo or two-player experience in campaign mode.
What is the average game duration?
A game of Knight Fall usually lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, making it ideal for shorter, yet strategic, gaming sessions.
What is the complexity level of the game?
With a BGG weight of 2.2727/5, Knight Fall is considered of medium complexity. It's not a super light game, but also not a heavy 'brain burner', making it accessible for players with some experience.
Does the game have high language dependency?
Yes, Ludopedia indicates that the game has extensive language dependency, meaning that a good translation or knowledge of English is almost essential to fully enjoy the experience, especially with the multi-use cards and story mode.
What are the main components of the game?
Knight Fall features standees to represent characters, a set of multi-use cards for actions, and unique location tiles that form the board, ensuring the monastery's layout changes with each game.
Who is Knight Fall most suitable for?
It's perfect for those looking for a cooperative or asymmetrical game with a medieval fantasy theme, who value team strategy, hand management, and enjoy a good story. If you like the idea of protecting a portal against demonic hordes, you'll love it!

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