
- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017

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Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Inferno is an expansion for Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board.
Beyond the Lodge lies a place where time burns and souls scream. Uncover the secrets of the Inferno and awaken forgotten powers. Beyond the Lodge lies a realm of torment and power inspired by the darkest visions of Dante's Divine Comedy. Inferno drags you through circles of damnation, where sins are carved in stone and spells are born to punish and dominate. Here, suffering is power. Fire doesn't burn here—it obeys. Key Features The New Infernal School A brand-new School of Magic crafted for those who seek to dominate the game with fire and corruption. Take control of Barbariccia with powerful cumulative effects and spells capable of summoning the full infernal host. A New Game Mode: Lucifer Enters the Lodge Lucifero has entered the Lodge through a portal forged by ambitious mages. His goal is total domination of Earth. Yours: Stop him... Or die trying. Chambers of Damnation New Rooms Inspired by the Circles of Hell, featuring reworked, highly thematic powers. Each room evokes a deadly sin and can alter the course of the game in a single activation. Upgraded Components Miniatures are sculpted with infernal detail and have new colored ring bases for instant identification during play. The updated graphic design is fully aligned with the Revised Edition. Why Add Inferno to Your Lodge? It introduces a new playstyle: brutal, relentless, and inevitable. It enhances the narrative with a uniquely Dantesque setting. It adds an epic new challenge with Lucifero as the ultimate adversary! Inferno is more than just an expansion. It's a pact. You just signed it. —description from the publisher
Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Inferno 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 Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Inferno is 60–120 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 Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Inferno 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.
Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Inferno belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board. 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 catalogue lists Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Inferno as an expansion for Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.