Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.00. Suitable for 1 to 5 players and published in 2019. This Kickstarter - exclusive Sword & Sorcery Ancient Chronicles All - In [Legendary Hero Plus Gold] Bundle by Ares Games includes the core game, campaign, KS Bonus Set, Challenge Set, Myths of the Arena Expansion, and more. It features all unlocked stretch goals, but paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise.
In this fully cooperative fantasy board game, each player controls one or more heroes. These legendary characters are resurrected by powerful sorcery and grow stronger during story - driven quests. By earning soul points in battles, heroes regain their legendary status with various powers, magic, soul weapons, and artifacts.
Ancient Chronicles is a new starting point for the game, fully compatible with the original Immortal Souls campaign. It offers familiar gameplay while introducing new elements, expanding the narrative and mechanisms without adding complexity.
Designed by Gremlin Project and manufactured by Ares Games, this game follows the success of Sword & Sorcery: Immortal Souls. Ancient Chronicles is the second season of the saga, a prequel to Immortal Souls. It's a stand - alone product but can be combined with the first season for enhanced gameplay.
The Kickstarter exclusive edition includes all retail - version contents, plus unique content and unlocked Stretch Goals. Backers can play months before retail release at a lower cost. Contents marked with the green KS 'Wax Sigil' are exclusive to Kickstarter and won't be released at retail.
The Sword & Sorcery – Ancient Chronicles Gold Bundle includes multiple expansions and hero packs, like Myths of the Arena, which offers 4 quests and 3 new playing modes (Coop & PVP). It can be played in both the Ancient Chronicles and Immortal Souls campaigns. Each hero pack comes with figures, sheets, soul gems, cards, and tokens, allowing for diverse gameplay combinations.
How to play: First, set up the game by laying out the map tiles, placing enemy figures, and distributing hero figures to players. Each player chooses one or more heroes and starts the story - driven quest. During battles, heroes can earn soul points to gain more powers and artifacts. Follow the quests in the storybook and use the cards and tokens as instructed.
Note: Remember that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. Also, be careful when using familiars as losing them can have negative consequences for your hero.
Maintenance advice: Keep the game components in a dry and cool place. Avoid bending or folding the cards. If the miniatures get dirty, you can gently clean them with a soft cloth.
