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Expansion for Andor: The Family Fantasy Game
Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows
2022
Rules assistance for Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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- 7+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows
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Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows is an expansion for Andor: The Family Fantasy Game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand, Markus Brand, and Michael Menzel and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
In this expansion to the base game, a dangerous beast, the Shadow Wardrak, is up to mischief in the lands of Andor. Without hesitation you set off on a quest to rid him from the lands once and for all! But before you start this huge task there is still a lot to do. Throw yourselves into the fight against the Gors, help the residents of Andor and then defeat the evil Shadow Wardrak to save the land of Andor! Andor: The Family Fantasy Game series features gameplay that is similar to the popular Legends of Andor, but more approachable to younger players, making it a great introduction to the entire Legends of Andor series of games. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the ShadowsenKOSMOS2023
- Andor Junior: Le Danger des OmbresfrIELLO2023
- Andor Junior: Niebezpieczne CienieplGalakta, KOSMOS2023
- Andor Junior: Die Gefahr aus dem SchattendeKOSMOS2022
Designers
Publishers
- Galakta
- KOSMOS
- IELLO
Questions and answers
Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows is 30–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows are: Inka Brand, Markus Brand, and Michael Menzel. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Andor: The Family Fantasy Game – The Danger in the Shadows as an expansion for Andor: The Family Fantasy Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Andor: The Family Fantasy Game to use it. Check that your edition of Andor: The Family Fantasy Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.