Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
Delve dungeons as heroes — or control the Overlord who hunts them
👥 1–5 players⏱ approx. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
🧩 Solo mode★ 7.3 · BGG #233
Who it's for
Groups of 3-5 who want a classic dungeon-crawling campaign. The app mode makes it excellent for cooperative or solo play.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike lengthy setup or RPG-style commitment across multiple sessions.
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Vibe's take
Tactical, adventurous, campaign-driven, immersive
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About this game
Dungeon-crawling adventure where one player controls the Overlord's monsters while others play heroes exploring modular maps. Campaign-based play unlocks new skills and equipment, with an optional app replacing the Overlord for fully cooperative play.
One-vs-manyCampaign progressionApp optionSolo friendly
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Best at 5 playersWorks with 2–5
Duration
120 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.2 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.3/10
Rank #233
26k ratings
Published
2012
Language
Heavy text
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