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Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game
2022
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- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.6/5
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Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Nikolas Lundström Patrakka and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Beyond the Rift: A Perdition’s Mouth Card Game is a cooperative card game for 1-4 players, narrating the events taking place after the heroes overcame Perdition's Mouth: Abyssal Rift. A foul stench was in the air, as the last guests stumbled upstairs, some still shaking their heads at what they had just heard. "Fools," Niffil cursed, as another attempt to warn them of the danger of the 'Cult of Progress' had failed. "These peasants wouldn’t believe it even if a demon ate their cattle," Elisa added. Wobbling over, Bastian noticed that the innkeeper did not only carry a tankard, but also a letter. "This came for you, Bastian." he mumbled. "I think it’s from somewhere in the East," he added, slamming the tankard on the table. The vax seal told Bastian who it was from, and a gnawing feeling in his gut told him what it was about. He didn’t want to get involved but felt he had no choice. Dare to explore the land of Zanziar, via branching paths of six campaigns, each focusing on one of the six Heroes within the game. Become a stoic warrior, take on the role of a spunky magus, relive the life of a dwarven tinkerer, enact the pious ways of a zealous halfling priest, duck below any bar like a proper rogue, or embrace the inner rage of a Berserker. Each hero has two basic resources at their disposal, Action Points and their Hero Deck. Drawing from their hero deck players will find a variety of action cards that will determine what actions heroes are able to perform. Playing a card will cost action points which can also be used to draw more cards, manipulate the position of enemies and activate special abilities. Managing one's resources of cards and action points, while dealing with the many threats presented will be key to survival in Beyond the Rift. Utilizing the Evolving Deck System, heroes acquire items that replace cards from their original starting deck, making them decks of ever-growing power and synergy, as the campaign progresses. By navigating their way through the six campaigns, players will not only discover the wondrous world of Zanziar, but will also gain knowledge about the sinister, dark past of its inhabitants and that of the heroes themselves. —description from the publisher
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- Dragon Dawn Productions
Questions and answers
Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game supports 1–4 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 Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game is 30–120 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 Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game for ages 13 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.
Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game are: Nikolas Lundström Patrakka. 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 Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.