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Hyperborea: Light & Shadow
Requires:Hyperborea
Designed by Andrea Chiarvesio, Maurizio Vergendo + 1 more
Published by Asterion Press, Hack and Slash Games + 1 more
Expansion
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Components: Miniatures
Community Snapshot
Medium complexity
60–180 min
7.8 on BGG (158)
Categories
Since 2016, Hyperborea: Light & Shadow has captivated fans of deck building and area control with its medium complexity design.
How It Plays
Area Majority / Influence
You're competing to have the most presence in key areas on the board — think of it like a friendly turf war.
Deck, Bag, and Pool Building
You start with a basic set of cards or tokens and gradually add better ones — watch your engine grow stronger over time.
Grid Movement
Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
About This Game
Description from the publisher: Years have passed since the fall of the magic barrier and the rediscovery of Hyperborea's heart. The six nations are still at war with each other and are always looking for more powerful weapons to win it. Digging in the ancient crypts, they think to have finally found them.…
Source: BoardGameGeek