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Designed by Kevin Wilson
Published by Fantasy Flight Games, Arclight Games + 6 more
Players
2-5
Community Snapshot
How It Plays
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.
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
Role Playing
You take on a character with unique abilities and make choices as them — step into someone else's shoes!
Team-Based Game
Players split into teams and work together to outplay the other side — teamwork makes the dream work!
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
Descent: Journeys in the Dark is a "one vs. many" game in which up to four players will choose characters with a wide assortment of skills and innate abilities to be the heroes who will explore dungeons in search of treasure and adventure, while one player will take on the role of the Overlord and will control the dungeon's many traps, puzzles, and monsters. The heroes' goal will be to cooperatively conquer the dungeon, seize its many treasures, and achieve other objectives as set by the scenario.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
Expansions & Related
14 Expansions
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Play Time
120-240 min
Complexity
3.3 / 5
Rating
7.3
Year
2005
Descent: The Altar of Despair
2007
+ 6 more expansions