
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,671
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Deep Madness
- 1–6 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Dawn of Madness: The Faces of the Sphere + Crossover Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Dawn of Madness: The Faces of the Sphere + Crossover Pack is an expansion for Dawn of Madness released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Roger Ho and Chauncey and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
The Faces of the Sphere introduces the Visages as terrors ready to wreak suffering among your wanderers. Originally introduced in Deep Madness, this expansion includes the crossover pack needed to integrate it into Dawn of Madness. —description from the publisher
Dawn of Madness: The Faces of the Sphere + Crossover Pack 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 Dawn of Madness: The Faces of the Sphere + Crossover Pack is 90–120 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 Dawn of Madness: The Faces of the Sphere + Crossover Pack for ages 16 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.
Dawn of Madness: The Faces of the Sphere + Crossover Pack belongs to these categories: Fighting, Dice, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, 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 Dawn of Madness: The Faces of the Sphere + Crossover Pack are: Roger Ho and Chauncey. 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 Dawn of Madness: The Faces of the Sphere + Crossover Pack as an expansion for Dawn of Madness. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dawn of Madness to use it. Check that your edition of Dawn of Madness is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.