Descent: Journeys in the Dark
Heroes vs. Overlord in the original modular dungeon crawler that defined the genre.
Who it's for
Groups who want a classic dungeon crawl experience with one player running the monsters.
Not for you if…
You prefer the app-driven 2nd edition. This requires a dedicated Overlord player.
Vibe's take
dungeon exploration, one-vs-many tension, tactical combat, RPG progression, miniatures adventure
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About this game
One player is the Overlord controlling monsters, traps, and dungeon events while up to four heroes explore modular dungeon tiles seeking treasure and glory. The heroes have distinct classes and abilities that grow through campaign play, while the Overlord gains increasingly nasty cards to throw at them. Combat uses custom dice for attacks and defense, and the dungeon layouts create tactical positioning puzzles. The original one-vs-many dungeon crawler that defined the genre for a generation of gamers.
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By the numbers
Players
Duration
120–240 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
3.3 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.9/10
Rank #634
12k ratings
Published
2005
Language
Heavy text
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