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The Dungeon Within: The Empire of Snow

(Self-Published) · Board game · 2023
1–3 Solo 30–45 min
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you already enjoy 'The Dungeon Within' and want more icy challenges, this expansion is a must-have! Get ready for new tactics and extra cooperation.

Highlights
  • More content for the base game
  • New characters and challenges
  • Interesting partner mechanic
  • Low text, easy to learn
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to play
  • Expansion focus, not a new game
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to brave the cold and delve even deeper into the universe of 'The Dungeon Within' with 'The Empire of Snow'! This expansion brings an icy gust of novelty, expanding the base game experience with new scenarios, brand-new characters, and mechanics that will make you think twice before taking your next step. If you enjoy cooperative challenges and aren't afraid of a little dice-based luck, this one's for you.

Featuring new tiles representing dangerous snow-filled rooms, three fresh characters, and an updated guide with surprising items, the adventure takes on a frosty edge. The expansion introduces the 'partner' mechanic, adding an extra layer of strategy and cooperation among players. And don't worry about the text: there's minimal reading, easily memorized, so you spend more time playing and less time deciphering rules. Perfect for those who want more content for the base game and aren't intimidated by an extra challenge.

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–3 players
1 OK
2 OK
3 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Cooperative Game Dice Rolling Grid Movement Solo / Solitaire Game

Categories

Card Game Dice Expansion for Base-game Fantasy

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Mechanism: Roll-and-Write
Publisher (Self-Published)
Designer Mauro Indini

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
Do I need the base game 'The Dungeon Within' to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'The Empire of Snow' is an expansion and requires the base game 'The Dungeon Within' to be played.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the same player count as the base game, allowing for 1 to 3 players.
Does the playtime change with the expansion?
The estimated playtime remains between 30 and 45 minutes, similar to the base game, but it might vary depending on familiarity with the new rules.
Does the expansion add a lot of complexity to the game?
The complexity increases slightly with the new mechanics and tiles, but the minimal text helps ease the learning curve.
What are the main new components?
The expansion includes 12 new 'snow room' tiles, 3 new playable characters, and updated rules, including the 'partner' mechanic.
Is this a good expansion for solo players?
Yes, if you already enjoy the solo mode of the base game, this expansion adds more variety and challenges to your individual sessions.
Is the 'Empire of Snow' theme well represented?
The expansion introduces icy elements with new tiles and challenges, deepening the theme of 'The Dungeon Within' universe.
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