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Expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Mists of Bilehall
2015
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Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Mists of Bilehall is an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Nathan I. Hajek and Kara Centell-Dunk and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
From the publisher: A strange curse taints everything. It clings to the flesh and lingers within the lungs, a poison that destroys the soul while leaving the body to shamble on. A small settlement of the damned has formed near the border, a collection of unfortunate trespassers now unable to leave the accursed land. You have joined their number, but not their despair. Ready your gear and bolster your courage; your journey into the Mistlands is about to begin. Venture into the Mistlands of Terrinoth in Mists of Bilehall, a new expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark! A full, one-act campaign is included in this expansion, chronicling the heroes’ adventures and the dark deeds perpetrated in this misty realm. What’s more, no new heroes or hero classes are included in this Descent expansion: instead, Mists of Bilehall has been configured to enhance the power of the overlord. To that end, your army swells with twelve sculpted plastic figures – six reanimates, three broodwalkers, and three bone horrors. The very ground may give way beneath the heroes with the introduction of old walls and crumbling terrain, while the evil of Bilehall influences the heroes through the introduction of tainted cards. Even the doughtiest heroes will be hard-pressed to survive in this land of mist and half-truths. Enter Waiqar's domain in Mists of Bilehall!
Editions
- Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Mists of BilehallenFantasy Flight Games2015
- Descent: Wędrówki w mroku (Druga edycja) – Mgły BilehallplFantasy Flight Games, Galakta2018
- Descent: Voyages dans les Ténèbres (Seconde edition) – Les Brumes d'AmercastelfrEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2016
- Descent: Die Reise ins Dunkel (Zweite Edition) – Nebel von BilehalldeFantasy Flight Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag2016
- Descent: Viaggi nelle Tenebre (Seconda Edizione) – Le Nebbie di BilehallitFantasy Flight Games, Giochi Uniti2016
- Descent: Viaje a las Tinieblas (Segunda Edición) – Las Brumas de CastrohielesEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2016
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Galakta
- Giochi Uniti
Questions and answers
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Mists of Bilehall 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.
The listed playing time for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Mists of Bilehall is 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 Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Mists of Bilehall for ages 10 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.
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Mists of Bilehall has a complexity rating of 3.3 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) – Mists of Bilehall 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) – Mists of Bilehall are: Nathan I. Hajek and Kara Centell-Dunk. 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) – Mists of Bilehall 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.