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Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd Edition

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 880 ratings

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Brand Fantasy Flight Games
Material Plastic
Theme Fantasy,Forests
Number of Players 1
Minimum Age Recomendation 168

About this item

  • It is a board game in which one player takes on the role of the treacherous overlord, and up to four other players take on the roles of courageous heroes
  • During each game, the heroes embark on quests and venture into dangerous caves, ancient ruins, dark dungeons, and cursed forests to battle monsters, earn riches, and attempt to stop the overlord from carrying out his vile plot
  • Featuring double-sided modular board pieces, countless hero and skill combinations, and an immersive story-driven campaign, Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition transports heroes to a vibrant fantasy realm where they must stand together against an ancient evil
  • Play time : 1 to 2 hours
  • 2 to 5 Players.The revised edition of one of the most popular dungeon delving board games in the world.Pits one overlord player against up to four hero players, who cooperate to complete a range of scenario-specific objectives.Based in the fantasy realm of terrinoth, the setting of runewars, rune age, and runebound.Includes nearly 50 detailed plastic figures, 9 custom dice, 48 double sided map tiles, over 150 tokens, and nearly 250 cards.Features engaging story driven scenarios, as well as included campaign rules
  • The revised edition of one of the most popular dungeon delving board games in the world
  • Pits one overlord player against up to four hero players, who cooperate to complete a range of scenario-specific objectives

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Descent Journeys in the Dark Second Edition

Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition is a board game in which one player takes on the role of the treacherous overlord, and up to four other players take on the roles of courageous heroes. Featuring double-sided modular board pieces, countless hero and skill combinations, and an immersive story-driven campaign, Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition transports heroes to a vibrant fantasy realm where they must stand together against an ancient evil.

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Descent: journeys in the dark second edition is a narrative board game in which one player takes on the role of the treacherous overlord, and up to four other players take on the roles of courageous heroes. Featuring double-sided modular board pieces, countless hero and skill combinations, and an immersive story-driven campaign, descent: journeys in the dark second edition transports heroes to a vibrant fantasy realm where they must stand together against an ancient evil.this updated version of the classic board game of dungeon-delving adventure features a host of enhancements, including new heroes and monsters, streamlined rules, a class-based hero system, campaign play, and much more.


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Descent

Descent Journeys in the Dark

Descent Journeys in the Dark

Descent

Descent Journeys in the Dark

A narrative board game in which one player takes on the role of the treacherous overlord, and up to four other players take on the roles of courageous heroes.

Transports heroes to a vibrant fantasy realm where they must stand together against an ancient evil. Featuring countless hero and skill combinations, and an immersive story-driven campaign.

While longtime Descent fans will find a new way to enjoy this classic favorite, a new generation of hobby games enthusiasts will be introduced to its engaging tactical gameplay and immersive narrative.

Descent: Journeys in the Dark redefines the dungeon-delving genre and sets the gold standard for engrossing gameplay and top-notch components.

Descent

Descent Journeys in the Dark

Descent

Descent Journeys in the Dark

One player takes on the role of the overlord, controlling monsters and using devastating powers to destroy the heroes.

Features the companion app Road to Legend, available in the App Store and Google Play. When you play with Road to Legend, the app assumes the role of the overlord layer, controlling monsters and inviting you to explore the dungeon in entirely new ways.

Includes double-sided modular board pieces, and countless hero and skill combinations.

Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran, you’re sure to appreciate new heroes and monsters, streamlined rules, and much more.

Descent Journeys in the Dark

Descent Journeys in the Dark

Descent Journeys in the Dark

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    880 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, playability, value, and storyline of the board game. They mention that it's well-designed, has solid mechanics, and has great components. They also appreciate the engaging story and the nicely branching story paths. Customers are also happy with the characters, and expansions. However, some customers differ on ease of use and balanced.

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    171 customers mention155 positive16 negative

    Customers find the game well-designed, with solid mechanics and quality pieces. They also appreciate the great components and well-thought-out scenarios. Customers describe the game as a fantastic dungeon crawler with enough challenge.

    "...Pros:- More Quest/Campaign Oriented vs Hack & Slash- Great Setting, Class System, Customization, Campaign System-..." Read more

    "...This game is fun, strategic, exciting, easy to learn, and best of all, it allows you to talk smack! Love it!" Read more

    "...Descent 2 is fantasy set world of magic and adventure. The quality is all there so don't let the sticker price scare you...." Read more

    "...Well cast minis, and LOTS of them, lots of maps. At LEAST dozens of hours of gameplay without redoing anything, and great replay value due to nicely..." Read more

    37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game complex enough to keep things interesting across multiple plays. They also say the gameplay is straightforward and varied, with deep enough mechanics to satisfy more intense gamers. They mention the game has lots of scenarios to play through and is easy to get into. Customers also like that the different battles require different strategies to win and that the combat and skill check mechanics are simple.

    "...Overall, I would say this game is a good hybrid of a Roleplay Game and a Board Game.Pros:-..." Read more

    "...This game is fun, strategic, exciting, easy to learn, and best of all, it allows you to talk smack! Love it!" Read more

    "...The missions are 100% replayable. There are also quality expansions that are available for purchase...." Read more

    "...to keep things fresh. Simple, engaging combat/skill check mechanics...." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers find the board game worth the price, and appreciate the quests online. They also say it's a fun game at a good price, with great markers and pieces. Customers also mention that the miniatures are great for this price, making it a cheap way to boost components. Overall, customers say the game allows them to play a fantasy style rpg without all the planning and hours.

    "...LEAST dozens of hours of gameplay without redoing anything, and great replay value due to nicely branching story paths...." Read more

    "...You can also download user created quests online which is great for the replay value of the game...." Read more

    "...100% worth it on all aspects." Read more

    "...I think this is well worth the money because you can play it for such a long time and there's a lot to get out of it." Read more

    14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

    Customers find the storyline engaging, with nicely branching paths and well-done creatures, heroes, and scenarios. They also say the game has tense quests and enough challenge for even the hardiest adventurers. Customers also describe the game as fun and thematic, with random events that keep the outcome uncertain.

    "...It is certainly more challenging because you are pitted against a real player instead of the game's "Card AI." It also feels like more of an..." Read more

    "...without redoing anything, and great replay value due to nicely branching story paths. Enough objectives and characters, items, etc...." Read more

    "...This game ran smooth, was very challenging, and a great deal of fun to play...." Read more

    "...There is a moderate amount of strategic choice, and random events keep the outcome uncertain while never overwhelming the play...." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers find the characters in the board game fun and engaging. They also say the game has plenty of objectives and characters to keep things fresh. Customers also appreciate the streamlined character abilities and skills, and the awesome hero and monster miniatures. They mention the game is set in a medieval fantasy setting with wizards, dragons, and heroes.

    "...Extra characters for players and of course extra monsters.Honestly, there's too much to say about this game...." Read more

    "...Enough objectives and characters, items, etc. to keep things fresh. Simple, engaging combat/skill check mechanics...." Read more

    "...There is a good selection of Characters for the players, and Monster's for the Overlord...." Read more

    "...allow you to change the way the game works; there are many different character classes for you to choose from, different monsters recommended per..." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers find the expansions for the board game engaging. They mention that there are a plethora of small and large expansions that keep evolving the game. They also say that the game has lots of pieces, missions, and maps. Customers also appreciate the constant support and multiple expansions, which make it one of the best dungeon crawling games.

    "...Expansions keep evolving the game (Adding New Classes, Heroes, Quests, Monsters, Mechanics)-..." Read more

    "...There's a large number of missions that come are included in the booklet. The missions are 100% replayable...." Read more

    "...Well cast minis, and LOTS of them, lots of maps...." Read more

    "...This game comes with a ton of cards that allow you to change the way the game works; there are many different character classes for you to choose..." Read more

    76 customers mention50 positive26 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that the game is somewhat easy to learn, with an easy to grasp rule set. They also say the instructions do a good job explaining things. However, other customers say that the rules are complex and the set up is time consuming.

    "...But Descent 2nd Edition has recently taken my heart and it's way more in depth and very detailed than those previously mentioned games...." Read more

    "...This game is fun, strategic, exciting, easy to learn, and best of all, it allows you to talk smack! Love it!" Read more

    "...The only negative I have is that it is difficult, for me, to get enough players together to have an Overlord vs. 2 adventurers game...." Read more

    "...rules take little time to sit down and read through but the game is not overly complex. My 8 year old son learned to play it in an evening...." Read more

    11 customers mention6 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the balanced of the board game. Some mention that it's well balanced, while others say that it is unbalanced.

    "...It seems very well balanced between the Overlord and Player roles, I have played both, and it was tough both times...." Read more

    "...Gameplay wise, there are some balance issues. 2 and 3 hero games tend to favor the Overlord, but 4 hero games seem to be pretty well balanced...." Read more

    "...The game is wonderfully balanced. I would recommended that all heroes and overlord read all there skill cards and get use to them...." Read more

    "...My one and only complaint is that it is a little unbalanced...." Read more

    Figures aren't super sturdy, but the art is great!
    4 Stars
    Figures aren't super sturdy, but the art is great!
    Haven't had a chance to play this yet, but my kids are excited to that's already a plus. Only downside so far is three of the figures were broken when I opened them up. The plastic could be sturdier. The books, maps, and box art are all fantastic and the rules look to be simple enough for my kids but interesting enough for me and my wife.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun game
    Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2018
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    Thomas Verlaine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
    Reviewed in France on August 23, 2017
    Points positifs :

    - Livraison très rapide
    - Jeu en parfait état
    - Le jeu, le livre des règles ainsi que les deux guides des quêtes sont en français
    - Des heures et des heures d'amusements !

    Points négatifs :

    - Le rangement dans la boite est un peu brouillon.
    - Installation du plateau assez longue.

    C'est globalement un jeu très chouette mais qui est plus difficile à sortir si nous ne sommes pas avec des joueurs confirmés.
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    Baris Kocabasoglu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome game for rookies and veterans alike.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2014
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    Baris Kocabasoglu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome game for rookies and veterans alike.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2014
    This game is just awesome! It appeals to the casual gamer or the hard core gaming veterans alike. The reason is:

    1) First of all it is relatively simple. Rules are clear, backed up by clever examples and figures. And you don't spend hours and your eye sight trying to figure out how far your archer can shoot or if the spell hits the goblin that is behind the corner etc. As a result you don' battle the board itself but the Overlord before you (or the heroes if you are the Overlord).

    2) I am an old D&D player and Dungeon Master (DM) and I have played many games in my time.. This game brings you the hack&slash fun that you get from a D&D campaign but yet without the hassle and preparation demanded from the DM. It's easy and fast to set-up and the "campaign" is cleverly divided into sub quests that are usually over in 1-2 hours. Once its over you can "save" your current character, with all his/her loot, experience, skills etc and resume form where you had left of in the following week.. So just like a D&D campaign Descent 2.0 has the heroes grow over time, get better loot armor etc and get awesome skills that promise fire and destruction upon the hordes of the Overlord!

    3) The Overlord, -the player that is running the show- is actually a player himself/herself! So unlike a D&D game the Overlord does not try to "facilitate" the game but actively seeks to destroy heroes with his monsters and his card deck of devious plots, fiendish traps, poisoned chests etc.. as a result, while this game is a cooperative adventure for heroes, it is exactly the opposite for the Overlord. The Overlord, just like the heroes gets experience and even more rewards for beating the heroes and grows in power and ability. There are many paths an Overlord can choose in building his/her "character".

    4) It has immense replayability. Every quest has "open groups" meaning that the Overlord chooses which monster to field depending on the type terrain the heroes are at. So one game you can summon blood thirsty Barghests and in another mighty Shadow Dragons for the exact same quest... Also there are 8 heroes (right out of the box) and 8 different hero classes to choose from.. As if that was not enough, results of earlier quests influence what quest you play later on.. Believe me no single campaign will ever be the same.. Fantasy Flight Games has even an online quest generator where faithful of the community post their own quests or you can share your own..

    5) Miniatures. Let's all pause here a minute... The moment that I knew I had to get my hands on this game is when I had watched Rodney Smith play Descent on Youtube with painted miniatures.. Did I not only get this game I also got into miniature painting as well. So now all of our heroes are already painted and monsters are 30% complete... The detail on these miniatures are astounding and it is pure bliss to paint them (I also added our current party along with some heroes and monsters that are already painted)..

    "And the downside?" you ask.. Well I am yet to find out.. We are having incredible fun with our gaming group and we can never seem to get enough of Descent 2.0.. Oh, and yes, there is one downside actually, once you get into Descent you might as well forget your other games for a very long while :)
    One other thing is that once you get into the world of Descent 2.0 be prepared to hoard everything FFG has to offer in terms of expansions, campaigns, figures etc.. You certainly don't have to, the base game is just enough to get you going and playing for hours on end.. but you will definitely want to! :)
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