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Ludopedia
7.1
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love dark battles and want more cards to craft strategies, Nightfall: Shadow Seven Promo will delight you.
Highlights
- New open drafting mechanic
- Strategic delayed purchase
- Pattern building fun
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Not self‑explanatory
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Nightfall: Shadow Seven Promo lets you dive deeper into epic battles against dark creatures, introducing a new hunter to the scene. Released in 2011, the expansion comes with a set of cards that complement the base game, offering fresh strategic options for 2 to 5 players. The deck, bag, and pool building mechanic forces you to plan your card choices, while delayed purchase lets you postpone acquiring resources for more advantageous moments. Hand management is central: you must decide when to play the cards in your hand, balancing risk and reward. Open drafting gives everyone the chance to pick cards from a common pool, creating a personalized deck that reflects your decisions. Finally, pattern building adds another layer of challenge, as you line up awards and combos to maximize your victory potential. The horror and fantasy atmosphere remains intact, with Nightfall’s dark setting making each game feel like a survival mission. If you’ve enjoyed the base game and want more content, this pack is perfect for diving deeper into the Nightfall universe without losing the thrill of fighting the darkness.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
OK
3
REC
4
BEST
5
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Families
Publisher
Alderac Entertainment Group, Galmadrin, Pegasus Spiele
Designer
David Gregg
Artist
Conceptopolis
Community
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618owners
23wishlist
16want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play with the expansion?
The expansion works with 2 to 5 players, just like the base game.
What is the typical game duration with the expansion?
A game usually lasts between 45 and 55 minutes, depending on player experience.
What is the complexity level?
The complexity remains medium; the expansion adds new mechanics but does not drastically steepen the learning curve.
What components come with the expansion?
It includes 1 Shadow Seven draft card, 7 Shadow Seven cards, and the card divider that comes with the Nightfall box.
Who is the expansion recommended for?
It is ideal for players who already own the base game and want to expand content with new cards and mechanics.
How does delayed purchase work in the expansion?
You can postpone buying cards from a pool for a more advantageous moment, saving resources and planning future combos.
What is open drafting?
It is the mechanic where all players choose cards from a common pool, creating personalized decks that reflect each player’s choices.