Sword & Sorcery: Darkness Falls
Ares Games, Gremlin Project, Devir · Board game · 2017
1–5 · best 1
Solo
60–150 min
Weight 4.2/5
9.1
rating
Ludopedia
8.5
rating
BGG
9.1
rating
Ludopedia
8.5
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
If you enjoy epic campaigns and cooperative challenges with miniatures, this Sword & Sorcery expansion is for you! Brace yourself for the most intense final act.
Highlights
- Thrilling final campaign
- New lethal enemies
- Varied modular scenarios
- Immersive cooperative experience
Keep in mind
- High language dependency
- Requires base game
- Elevated complexity
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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The darkness advances and the undead army offers no respite! In Sword & Sorcery: Darkness Falls, you and your friends dive into the final act of the immortal heroes' saga. This expansion throws you headfirst into an epic campaign against creatures that feel no pain and never sleep: skeletons, vampires, werewolves, and even succubi! Prepare to face 20 new lethal enemies and two even more powerful boss enemies, all across 14 new modular boards that ensure replayability. The adventure unfolds through seven high-level quests, combining the storybook, book of secrets, and cards to create a challenging and immersive climax. With elevated 'soulrank' powers, valuable treasures, and relentless foes, this is the most intense Sword & Sorcery experience yet. If you've already fallen in love with the base game and crave more epic challenges, this expansion is your call to action. The final campaign awaits, and the freedom of immortal souls rests in your hands!
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Publisher
Ares Games, Gremlin Project, Devir, GaGa Games, Galakta, Intrafin Games
Designer
Nunzio Surace, Simone Romano
Artist
Alberto Dal Lago, Fabrizio Fiorentino, Phroilan Gardner
Do I need the base Sword & Sorcery game to play this expansion?
Yes, Darkness Falls is an expansion and requires the base Sword & Sorcery game to be played.
How many players can participate in this expansion?
Just like the base game, Darkness Falls can be played by 1 to 5 players.
Is the game in English?
Yes, the game is entirely in English and has a high language dependency, requiring translation for non-English speakers.
What is the average playtime for a session or campaign?
A single session can range from 60 to 150 minutes, and the full campaign, with its seven quests, will require multiple sessions.
Is it very difficult to learn and play?
Darkness Falls is considered a heavy game with a BGG weight of 4.15/5, indicating considerable complexity, ideal for experienced players.
What new content does this expansion add?
It adds 20 new enemies, 2 bosses, 14 modular boards, 7 new high-level quests, and cards for items, traps, events, and enemies for Act II of the campaign.
