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Perdition's Mouth: Abyssal Rift

Dragon Dawn Productions · Board game · 2016
1–6 · best 4 Solo 30–180 min Weight 3.9/5
4.5 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
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4.5 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
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FOR GENRE FANS

For tactical dungeon crawler fans who crave dark storytelling: deep strategy with zero luck.

Highlights
  • Dice-less, tense combat
  • Legacy-style campaign consequences
  • Smart monster AI
  • Rondel forces brutal choices
Keep in mind
  • High difficulty may frustrate
  • Requires committed group
  • Miniatures need assembly
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Perdition's Mouth: Abyssal Rift is a cooperative dungeon crawler that swaps dice for strategic decisions. You and up to five friends control doomed heroes on a suicide mission: descending into the world's darkest caverns to stop an ancient entity from awakening. The game uses an action wheel (rondel) system that forces tough choices—every move matters as monsters react with relentless AI. The campaign progresses through linked scenarios where your victories (and failures) echo in future sessions. No luck: combat is resolved via cards and resource management, demanding team synergy. Expect claustrophobic tension, painful sacrifices, and the kind of victory that leaves more scars than cheers. Plays in 30-180 minutes, depending on your group's bravery (or desperation).

Rules videos

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10 videos

In English

Best player count

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1–6 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Action Points Campaign / Battle Card Driven Card Play Conflict Resolution Cooperative Game Hand Management Rondel Solo / Solitaire Game Variable Phase Order Variable Player Powers

Categories

Fantasy Horror Miniatures Puzzle

Families

Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Miniatures Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Mechanism: Campaign Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Setting: World of Zanziar
Publisher Dragon Dawn Productions
Designer David Hladky, Kevin Wilson, Ren Multamäki, Thomas Klausner
Artist Jamie Noble, Jere Kasanen, Juha Salmijärvi, Matthias Catrein, Tanja Ylitalo

Community

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1,578owners
633wishlist
77want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
Does it play well solo?
Yes! Solo mode lets you control multiple heroes against the monsters' AI.
Do miniatures need painting?
No, but they come unpainted (ready for customization). Assembly is required.
How does it differ from other dungeon crawlers?
Zero dice: everything uses cards and action wheels, focusing purely on cooperative strategy.
Is the campaign lengthy?
6+ linked scenarios (each takes 1-2h). You can save progress between sessions.
Is it beginner-friendly?
Only for very determined newbies. The 3.8/5 weight expects tactical game experience.
Is there language dependency?
Minimal: just ability names and event cards. Easy to memorize.

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