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Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.67. Players: 2 to 5. Published in 2021. This is a Kickstarter - exclusive Dark Rituals: Malleus Maleficarum all - in board game bundle by Dark Gate Games. It includes the core game, The Cursed Fjord Exclusive Expansion, The Witch’s Sabbath Expansion, The Spider’s Brood Expansion, Prisoners of Neemoth Expansion, Night Terrors Expansion, a Banshee figure, Horvath and Dagon figures, a 3D Token Pack, a Cauldron miniature, a Marble Dice Set, all unlocked stretch goals, the KS Exclusive Swordsman Hero. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. In the game, as planes of existence shift, worlds align in Conjunctions. One such event happened between Earth and Neemoss in the Dark Ages. Neemoss has a physics like magic, spawning monsters and cruelty. When Neemoss items reach Earth, their magic attracts all sorts. But it gets worse when Witches cross over. You can either help Heroes use new magical powers to defend lands from Witches and their disciples or control the Witches to ravage Earth. This is an asymmetric “One vs Many” miniatures board game. One player controls evil forces while a team defends villagers. All players manage stamina for actions. Gameplay is fast - paced with turns alternating. The game is organized around scenarios with unique objectives. These can be part of a long campaign or played casually. With story - driven scenarios, great mechanics, detailed miniatures, and modular boards, the game world comes alive. Can you use Neemoss magic to defeat invaders or complete Dark Rituals to summon ultimate evil? We're happy to support campaigns to bring you this Dark Rituals: Malleus Maleficarum all - in bundle. A good portion of your spending will back new Kickstarter games. If you have purchase questions or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to play: Decide if you want to be on the side of the Heroes or the Witches. The team of Heroes defends the villagers, while a single player controls the Forces of Evil. Each player manages their stamina pool to take actions. Turns alternate between the two sides, and each player can take one or two actions per turn as long as they have stamina. The game is played through scenarios. You can play these scenarios individually for a casual game or link them together for a longer campaign. Things to note: The bundle is a Kickstarter - exclusive, and paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. Also, keep in mind the recommended player count is between 2 and 5. Maintenance: Store the game components, like the miniatures, dice, and tokens, in a cool and dry place to prevent damage. When not in use, keep the game in its box to avoid loss of parts. If the boards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth.
