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Requires:Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
Designed by Justin Kemppainen, Adam Sadler
Published by Fantasy Flight Games, Arclight Games + 5 more
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Since 2013, Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – The Trollfens has captivated fans of dice rolling and hand management with its medium complexity design.
How It Plays
Action Points
You get a limited number of action points each turn and choose how to spend them — prioritizing is everything.
Dice Rolling
You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!
Grid Movement
Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.
Hand Management
You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
Pick-up and Deliver
You pick up goods from one location and deliver them to another for rewards — efficient routes mean big payoffs.
Role Playing
You take on a character with unique abilities and make choices as them — step into someone else's shoes!
Team-Based Game
Players split into teams and work together to outplay the other side — teamwork makes the dream work!
About This Game
The Trollfens is an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) that introduces new heroes, monsters, classes, quests, and more. Heroes can discover and investigate secret rooms and rumors while the overlord spreads infection and brings a powerful new lieutenant into play: the massive troll Bol'Goreth! The two new heroes are Roganna the Shade, a Scout of unparalleled cunning and valor who has considerable willpower and speed at her disposal, and Augur Grisom, a healer whose very presence provides solace to his allies; after all, it's rumored that he can see into the future.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
Players
2-5
Play Time
60 min
Complexity
3.0 / 5
Rating
8.0
Year
2013
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.