Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)

Action Points

You get a limited number of action points each turn and choose how to spend them — prioritizing is everything.

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Grid Movement

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

Hand Management

You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.

Line of Sight

Your units can only interact with what they can directly see on the board — positioning matters a lot.

Map Addition

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

Modular Board

The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.

Movement Points

You get a set number of movement points to spend on moving your pieces — plan your path carefully.

Once-Per-Game Abilities

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