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Bardsung: Fables
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Bardsung: Fables

Requires:Bardsung

Designed by Mat Hart, Sherwin Matthews + 1 more

Published by Steamforged Games Ltd.

Expansion
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Category: Dungeon Crawler
Components: Game Trayz Inside

Players

1-5

Play Time

60-90 min

Complexity

3.0 / 5

Rating

7.5

Community Snapshot

Medium complexity
60–90 min
7.5 on BGG (88)

Categories

Expansion for Base-game
This is an expansion — requires the base game to play.
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.

Designed for 1–5 players and playable in 60–90 min, Bardsung: Fables delivers a medium experience that earned a 5.6 on BGG.

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

Kickstarter Exclusive expansion to Bardsung that includes several new heroes, enemies and scenarios to use with the core game

Source: BoardGameGeek

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Year

2022

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

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.