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Expansion for Dracula's America: Shadows of the West
Dracula's America: Shadows of the West – Forbidden Power
2018
Rules assistance for Dracula's America: Shadows of the West – Forbidden Power
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Dracula's America: Shadows of the West – Forbidden Power
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Dracula's America: Shadows of the West – Forbidden Power is an expansion for Dracula's America: Shadows of the West released in 2018 for 2–8 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jonathan Haythornthwaite and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
Since Dracula's rise to power a shadow has swept across the nation, but nowhere is it darker than in the Deep South. Throughout the plantations, swamps, and cities, rumours abound of grotesque rituals, hooded figures, and bizarre creatures. Most terrifying of all, however, are the whispers of ancient magic - unspeakable arcane rituals and occult powers that can lead those who wield them towards mystical supremacy... or reduce them to gibbering wrecks. This new supplement for Dracula's America: Shadows of the West introduces two new factions: the corrupt cultists of the Church of Dagon and the Salem Sisterhood, occult practitioners whose history dates back to the early Colonies. New stealth rules allow for all manner of sneaky and underhanded tactics, while expanded rules for arcane powers offer glory but could cost you your sanity. Alongside these are a host of new scenarios, Hired Guns, monsters, skills, and gear to challenge or assist those who dare venture into the Deep South of Dracula's America. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Osprey Games
- Studio Tomahawk
Questions and answers
Dracula's America: Shadows of the West – Forbidden Power supports 2–8 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 Dracula's America: Shadows of the West – Forbidden Power is 60–90 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 Dracula's America: Shadows of the West – Forbidden Power 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.
Dracula's America: Shadows of the West – Forbidden Power belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Dracula's America: Shadows of the West – Forbidden Power are: Jonathan Haythornthwaite. 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 Dracula's America: Shadows of the West – Forbidden Power as an expansion for Dracula's America: Shadows of the West. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dracula's America: Shadows of the West to use it. Check that your edition of Dracula's America: Shadows of the West is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.