Asmadi Games One Deck Dungeon: Forest of Shadows Board Games , Green

I've played this both solo and with my wife and it's a lot of fun in both situations. I like that you can earn skill points on your character which help you in future adventures.It did take a while to understand the rules and I did have to sit down and watch a video on it but ultimately the best way to learn is just start playing and pick through the rule book for "okay what do I need to know next" rather than trying to have a full understanding of it before you start.The first play-through I thought it was way too easy and it turned out that's because I wasn't following the rules quite right and I should have died a long time ago but that's okay, it's all part of the learning process.The "use time" mechanic seemed strange to me because it's presented as a negative thing: a consequence of failing to attack the monster as well as you could have or the cost to use a special ability. "Using time" mean discarding cards from the deck which brings you closer to the next level of the dungeon, which ultimately brings you closer to the main boss at the end and thus the end of the game so you would think that "using time" is a good thing. After all the sooner you get to the boss the fewer monsters you have to kill.But after giving it a lot of thought I realized that each of the monsters and challenges you face along the way gives you (if you are successful at defeating them) experience, items, skills ... things you'll need to be strong enough to defeat the boss. So letting time pass "discarding cards" and not facing those challenges means you're missing the opportunity to obtain the benefits of having faced and defeated those challenges.

I love the challenge this game offers. I have the original One Deck Dungeon as well and really enjoy this game. The concept of poison is what really separates this from the original in terms of changing gameplay mechanics. There are new heroes to play with, new dungeons to enter, and new campaigns to begin. The amount of gameplay and fun in this little box is unmatched as far as I am concerned. The campaigns are what really make this something that I play once a night. After playing several nights in a row, I feel like I have gained perspective about when I should and shouldn’t attempt a challenge. Building your skills up over time and finally beating a boss you have tried to beat a few times before is really gratifying when you play a campaign. If you like chucking dice, a fantasy theme, and a game you can play by yourself or with others, definitely get this one and the original. It is probably not appealing to everyone, but if it sounds interesting, you will probably like it. If you played Dragonwood and wanted more or desired for it to be cooperative, you will love either One Deck Dungeon game.

Easy, it releases an expansion that also works as a standalone that adds a ton of depth and replayability to a great card game!Seriously, I adore one deck dungeon, as someone who loves board games but lacks friends and family who wants to play often. Getting to have a blast, with friends, or solo, is a great thing.

This game has simple mechanics, but can become a bit complex as it progresses.As you accumulate loot, you have more abilities and powers that can be overwhelming for novice card or tabletop game players. At least that was the experience I had when I shared this game with some friends who are admittedly new to tabletop gaming. This is not a dig against the game design... I love it. But something to consider if you want to introduce the game to others in a social setting.In my opinion, the key game mechanic that makes this game have a high replay value is how it forces players to choose their loot option after each encounter. Even if all the cards were arranged in the same order in the deck every game, the player may change the entire game story and any relevant success/failures later in the game by deciding what loot to accept after the encounter is concluded. Avoiding encounters can also have its impact on the long game. Of course, throw in the randomness of dice and you have a great game mechanic cocktail that can endure for quite awhile.Another thing I like about this game is it can be a great social game between friends. Everyone gets engaged on a regular basis, but not in any overwhelming fashion.Solo can be enjoyable, but all games are better when played with others.BTW... this review applies to both versions of ODD currently in distribution (date: March 4, 2018).As for ODD:FoS - I like it as much as the original ODD. The poison mechanic adds another layer of complexity, but not in a unaesthetic way in my opinion.

This game is hard! You can make your own rules or handicaps, but this game is fun. I love playing it. It can get boring after playing constantly, as it is the same cards over and over. But playing it every so often with different characters keeps the magic alive.There are different dungeon bosses, making an easy, medium, hard, difficult levels. And a notepad is included that allows you to 'level up' your characters, which I found myself really trying to complete.

This expansion is a lot more challenging then the base game. The new heroes are way stronger then the base game as well. You do not need the base game to play this expansion. If I were to pick just one to get I would get this expansion as it contains the same elements as the base game plus the new poison mechanic.

This is a fantastic game! If you don't own the base set yet, buy that first and then buy this. Nice and easy to pick up. I play this game with friends who are just getting into board games and don't have a lot of experience with more complicated games. My 8 year old brother in law was able to play this game no problem and the adults I've played this with love it as well. I like that the games are small enough to travel with as well. Makes airport layovers much less boring.

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