The Realm of Shadows: Expansion Cards

Barrett Publishing · Board game · 2023
1–2 Solo 20 min
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Our Verdict

Enjoyed the base games and want more? This card collection brings brand new heroes and monsters to level up your games!

Highlights
  • New heroes and monsters
  • Expands existing games
  • Kickstarter stretch goals
  • Low text on cards
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Depends on game line
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About the game
If you've already ventured through the shadowed realms of The Last Stronghold, The Hand of Destiny, or The Forgotten Road and are craving more heroes and challenges for your battles, this card collection is for you! Released as a package of stretch goals from the 2021 Kickstarter campaign, this expansion brings 7 new heroes ready to wield their weapons and 5 never-before-seen monsters to test your limits. Get ready to boost your adventures, adding new strategies and twists to your games. It's the kind of content that makes us want to return to the table and explore everything anew, with that fresh feeling only a good expansion can bring. Perfect for those who already enjoy the series and want to give their base game a boost with more options and variety.
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Publisher Barrett Publishing
Designer Gabe Barrett
Artist Jon Merchant, Jorge M. Velez
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to use these cards?
Yes! This is an expansion, so you need to own The Last Stronghold, The Hand of Destiny, or The Forgotten Road to play with these new cards.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion itself doesn't change the player count. It adds content to the base games, which typically support 1 to 2 players.
How much time does it take to add these cards to a game?
The playtime doesn't change drastically. The expansion adds more options, but the game duration remains around 20 minutes, depending on the base game you're using.
Do the cards have a lot of text? Is it easy to play in English?
The good news is that the text on the cards is minimal and easy to memorize, making it straightforward to play.
Does this expansion bring new heroes and monsters?
Exactly! There are 7 new heroes and 5 new monsters to spice up your adventures.
Where did these cards come from?
These cards were originally stretch goals from a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in 2021.