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Designed by Mat Hart, Sherwin Matthews + 1 more
Published by Steamforged Games Ltd.
Players
1-5
Community Snapshot
Since 2026, Bardsung: Tale of the Forsaken Glade has captivated fans of co-op and variable powers with its medium complexity design.
How It Plays
Area Movement
You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.
Cooperative Game
Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
Narrative Choice / Paragraph
You read story passages and make branching decisions — your choices steer the plot in different directions.
Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game
You play through linked missions or scenarios that build on each other — it's like an epic adventure in chapters.
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
Bardsung: Tale of the Forsaken Glade remasters the gameplay of the first ENNIE award-winning Bardsung game for an all-new adventure. The world of Bardsung is filled with tales of legendary heroes, sung by bards who travel from tavern to tavern. Players live out their versions of these fables, exploring branching paths to create their own legends.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
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Play Time
45-0 min
Complexity
3.0 / 5
Rating
8.5
Year
2026