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Expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crown of Destiny
2014
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Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crown of Destiny is an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) released in 2014 for 2–5 players. It was designed by Tim Uren and Nathan I. Hajek and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Gain access to a host of heroes and monsters in Crown of Destiny, a "Hero and Monster Collection" expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition). In addition to the heroes and monsters, Crown of Destiny offers two brand-new quests, inviting you to quest for a powerful artifact with the power to reshape your very future. Crown of Destiny offers four noble heroes, ready to stand between the overlord and the people of Terrinoth: Corbin, Lindel, Jaes the Exile, and Brother Gherinn. These heroes are opposed by vile monsters, however – giants, chaos beasts, and lava beetles! Crown of Destiny contains: Four heroes of Terrinoth, with detailed figures and character sheets Three complete monster groups with monster cards Two new quests: Burning Harvest and Crown of Destiny
Editions
- Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crown of DestinyenFantasy Flight Games2014
- Descent: Voyages dans les Ténèbres (Seconde Édition) – La Couronne du DestinfrEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2015
- Descent: Viaje a las Tinieblas (Segunda Edición) – La Corona del DestinoesEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2015
- Descent: Die Reise ins Dunkel (Zweite Edition) – Krone des SchicksalsdeFantasy Flight Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag2014
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Questions and answers
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crown of Destiny supports 2–5 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.
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crown of Destiny 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.
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crown of Destiny belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Dice. 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 Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crown of Destiny are: Tim Uren and Nathan I. Hajek. 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 Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crown of Destiny as an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.