The Night Cage: The Endbringer promo

Smirk & Dagger Games · Board game · 2021
Ludopedia 7.3 BGG 1–5 · best 4, 5 Solo 40–60 min Weight 2.0/5
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

A pure adrenaline booster for base game fans looking for extra tension.

Highlights
  • Massively increases pressure
  • Great sudden death mechanic
  • Perfect for veteran players
  • Intensified horror atmosphere
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Drastically increases difficulty
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you thought you'd seen it all in The Night Cage, get ready for the Endbringer to turn your survival into pure desperation! This promotional content introduces a terrifying new boss monster designed to put a ticking clock on your every move. The core mechanic here is pure pressure: once five Omens are drawn, the Endbringer takes over the draw deck. From that point on, the game accelerates aggressively, as one tile is discarded from the draw stack at the end of every player's turn. This creates a frantic race against time until the Final Flickers phase begins. For those playing within the Dirge, the intensity spikes even higher, as you can use the 5 Omens as both Boss Monsters. Keep in mind that this is a promotional item (originally released at GenCon 2021 and in Game Trade Magazine) and serves as a supplement to the base game. It's the ideal choice for experienced players looking to crank up the tension, turning the environment itself into a lethal enemy. Get ready for a survival experience where the very ground beneath your feet is constantly disappearing!

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1–5 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST

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Publisher Smirk & Dagger Games

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Can I play this solo?
Absolutely! It's a cooperative game that works great for 1-5 players.
Does this include the base game?
No, this is a promotional supplement that requires the base game to play.
How difficult is it?
It bumps up the difficulty by using aggressive tile discarding to speed up the endgame.
How long does a game last?
With the Endbringer, games tend to be faster due to the increased pressure.
What exactly is the Endbringer?
It's a new boss that acts as a timer, discarding tiles to force a quicker conclusion.