
- BGG rank
- BGG #256
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
- 2–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2014

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Ashes Reborn: The Demons of Darmas is an expansion for Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Isaac Vega and Robert Klotz.
A new Phoenixborn enters the fray with The Demons of Darmas expansion deck for Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn! None of your enemy's minions are safe from Harold Westraven and his Hunter's Mark! Spring into action with this full, ready-to-play deck, or use the cards you find here to build your own deck centered on the Phoenixborn of your choice. The Demons of Darmas gives you the freedom to find new combinations of cards and unlock new types of decks. With each Ashes expansion deck, you can supplement your collection with new spell and unit cards in order to play out all-new battles!
Ashes Reborn: The Demons of Darmas 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 Ashes Reborn: The Demons of Darmas is 30 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 Ashes Reborn: The Demons of Darmas for ages 14 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.
Ashes Reborn: The Demons of Darmas has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Ashes Reborn: The Demons of Darmas belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Ashes Reborn: The Demons of Darmas and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Ashes Reborn: The Demons of Darmas are: Isaac Vega and Robert Klotz. 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 Ashes Reborn: The Demons of Darmas as an expansion for Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn to use it. Check that your edition of Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.