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Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice
Requires:Path of Light and Shadow
Designed by Travis R. Chance, Nick Little (I)
Published by Stronghold Games, Devir
Expansion
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Community Snapshot
Medium complexity
60–120 min
7.8 on BGG (133)
Text-heavy
Categories
Since 2022, Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice 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.
Dice Rolling
You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!
Hand Management
You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.
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.
Tech Trees / Tech Tracks
You unlock new abilities or upgrades along a branching tech tree — each path opens up different strategies.
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
After many winters of war, the Realms lay in ruin. The feud of the deposed heirs to the throne has spilled out across the sea, reaching the forgotten shores of the Hinterlands. There in the abandoned cities and broken temples, relics of impossible power await.…
Source: BoardGameGeek