9.6
rating
Ludopedia
8.3
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you love cooperative dungeon crawlers with an epic feel and tons of miniatures, Ancient Chronicles will hook you!
Highlights
- Immersive and engaging narrative
- Super detailed miniatures
- High replayability with modular board
- Campaign with hero progression
Keep in mind
- Requires a lot of reading
- Can be a bit time-consuming
- Significant language dependency
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to dive back into the world of Sword & Sorcery with Ancient Chronicles! This isn't just another cooperative fantasy game; it's an epic adventure where you and your friends (or just yourself, if you prefer!) control legendary heroes brought back from the dead, imbued with divine powers. The mission? To destroy corrupted deities scattered across a dark and dangerous realm, filled with ruins, sinister caves, and exotic cities. Ancient Chronicles takes the game system to a new level, enhancing the storytelling and expanding the possibilities for your heroes to face an even greater variety of enemies. Featuring ultra-detailed 32mm scale miniatures and a modular board that changes with each playthrough, the scenario combinations are practically endless. You can explore the world via a kingdom map, venture through cities, and use a well-crafted combat and magic system to defeat your opponents. The campaign is guided by the Book of Secrets, which offers different paths each time you play, ensuring the story never repeats itself. Each session lasts around 90 minutes, and character customization is deep. Plus, it's fully compatible with the Immortal Souls saga, allowing for a crossover of heroes and monsters. It's time to become part of the Sword & Sorcery legend!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
1
REC
2
REC
3
BEST
4
REC
5
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Ares Games, Gremlin Project, Devir, GaGa Games
Designer
Nunzio Surace, Simone Romano
Artist
Fabrizio Fiorentino, Fausto Gutierrez, Francesco Mattioli, Mario Barbati, Phroilan Gardner
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime?
A game session typically lasts between 60 and 180 minutes, with individual quests averaging around 90 minutes.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 5 players, featuring a robust solo mode as well as cooperative options for groups.
Do I need a game master?
No! The game is fully cooperative, and the system itself manages enemies and events, so no player needs to take on that role.
Is the game very complex?
It has a high complexity rating (4.28/5 on BGG), indicating above-average complexity, but the campaign helps introduce the rules gradually.
Does it come with many miniatures?
Yes! The game is known for its high-quality, detailed 32mm scale miniatures.
Is it compatible with other Sword & Sorcery versions?
Yes, Ancient Chronicles is compatible with the Immortal Souls saga, allowing for the exchange of heroes and monsters between campaigns.
Does it require translation?
Yes, the game has a significant language dependency, making it advisable to have access to translations or fluent English speakers.
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