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Bardsung
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Bardsung

Designed by Mat Hart, Sherwin Matthews + 1 more

Published by Steamforged Games Ltd.

Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach

Players

1-5

Community Snapshot

Best with 1
Medium complexity
60–90 min
7.2 on BGG (1.0K)
Text-heavy

Language Editions

English

Categories

Adventure
Explore, discover, and overcome challenges in a narrative-driven experience.
Exploration
Discover new areas, map unknown territory, and uncover surprises.
Fantasy
Set in magical worlds with mythical creatures, spells, and quests.
Fighting
Direct combat between players or factions — tactical battles and confrontation.
Miniatures
Features detailed miniature figures — often with painting and tactical positioning.

How It Plays

Action Queue

You plan a sequence of actions in advance, then they play out in order — think ahead or get left behind.

Campaign / Battle Card Driven

Special cards trigger events and drive the action forward — each card played can shift the whole narrative.

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!

Events

Random events shake things up during the game — sometimes helpful, sometimes chaotic, always interesting.

Grid Movement

Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.

Map Addition

New areas get added to the map as you play — the world literally grows as the game goes on.

Narrative Choice / Paragraph

You read story passages and make branching decisions — your choices steer the plot in different directions.

Once-Per-Game Abilities

About This Game

You begin with a single tile and a destination. What unfolds is a branching, labyrinthine dungeon of dangerous enemies, wandering monsters, challenging puzzles, and valuable treasure. Bardsung is a game of choosing your path as you seek to inspire the bard’s songs and live your legend.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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Expansions & Related

3 Expansions

Bardsung: Fables

Bardsung: Fables

2022

Bardsung: The Lost Levels

Bardsung: The Lost Levels

2022

Bardsung: Epic Encounters – Local Legends

Bardsung: Epic Encounters – Local Legends

2024

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Play Time

60-90 min

Complexity

3.1 / 5

Rating

7.2

Year

2022

You have a powerful ability you can use just once — choosing the perfect moment to unleash it is super satisfying.

Role Playing

You take on a character with unique abilities and make choices as them — step into someone else's shoes!

Solo / Solitaire Game

You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.

Storytelling

The game unfolds like a story, and players help shape the narrative — every session tells a unique tale.

Variable Player Powers

Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.