
- BGG rank
- BGG #145
- BGG rating
- 7.9
The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth
- 1–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Descent: Legends of the Dark – Ghosts of Greyhaven
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Descent: Legends of the Dark – Ghosts of Greyhaven is an expansion for Descent: Legends of the Dark released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nathan I. Hajek and Kara Centell-Dunk and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
Descent: Legends of the Dark – Ghosts of Greyhaven can be incorporated as a side story in the Act I campaign included in Descent: Legends of the Dark, or it can be played as a standalone adventure, although presumably using components from the earlier standalone game. This expansion will add a series of additional quests to the base game revolving around a side story for the heroes to delve into. It is expected to add an unknown number of monsters which can also be integrated into the base game and future expansions. As well as a potential new hero for the players to meet and have join their party. Additional tiles and card board terrain similar to the base game will also be included.
Descent: Legends of the Dark – Ghosts of Greyhaven 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 Descent: Legends of the Dark – Ghosts of Greyhaven is 120–180 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: Legends of the Dark – Ghosts of Greyhaven 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.
Descent: Legends of the Dark – Ghosts of Greyhaven belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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: Legends of the Dark – Ghosts of Greyhaven 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: Legends of the Dark – Ghosts of Greyhaven as an expansion for Descent: Legends of the Dark. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Descent: Legends of the Dark to use it. Check that your edition of Descent: Legends of the Dark is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.