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Requires:Warhammer Quest: Blackstone Fortress
Designed by (Uncredited)
Published by Games Workshop Ltd.
Players
1-5
Play Time
120-180 min
Complexity
N/A
Rating
8.3
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Since 2019, Warhammer Quest: Blackstone Fortress – Escalation has captivated fans of co-op and dice rolling with its design.
How It Plays
Cooperative Game
Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!
Dice Rolling
You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!
Line of Sight
Your units can only interact with what they can directly see on the board — positioning matters a lot.
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
Role Playing
You take on a character with unique abilities and make choices as them — step into someone else's shoes!
Storytelling
The game unfolds like a story, and players help shape the narrative — every session tells a unique tale.
Variable Phase Order
The order of game phases can change each round depending on player choices — keeps everyone on their toes.
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
“Escalation Is The Thrilling Next Chapter In The Story Of Blackstone Fortress, Pitting You Against A Threat Not Just To Precipice, But To The Imperium Itself. In This Latest Expansion, Obsidius Mallex Has Gained Control Of A Portion Of The Alien Space Station’s Apocalyptic Power, And Now Threatens To Bring It To Bear Against His Foes. ” Like the Dreaded Ambull before it, Escalation offers a new quest for Blackstone Fortress.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
Year
2019