- BGG rating
- 8.1
Etherfields: 5th Player Expansion
- 1–5 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #683
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Etherfields
2020
Rules assistance for Etherfields
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.6/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Etherfields
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Etherfields is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michał Oracz and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Etherfields: Thorn Knight
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Etherfields: Funeral Witch Campaign
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Etherfields: Kittenburg Expansion
- 1–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Etherfields: Sphinx Campaign
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Etherfields: Stretch Goals – Harpy & She-Wolf Campaigns
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Awaken Realms Vault: Story Dice – AR Board Game Dice Bundle Box
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Etherfields: Story Dice Expansion
- 1–5 players
- 90–180 min
- 2024
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About the game
Etherfields is a narrative, cooperative game for 1 - 4 (5 with the 5th player expansion). A series of unique Dreams await to be discovered through tense exploration and tactical encounters. Learn about the Dreamers, their forgotten past, and their desperate mission. Uncover the surreal, sprawling dreamscapes. Just don't be surprised when---just like dreams often do---they become a little disturbing... Prepare to be challenged by escape-room like riddles. Spot a clue in the image. See a hidden link between several pieces of information. Use your instinct as much as your logic. In the beginning, you'll explore the Dreamworld, trying to find out what this is all about and who you are – and you are there for a specific reason, but, at first, you can't remember too much. You'll have to restore your memories from scattered pieces. The rules are pretty straightforward at the beginning, but they will grow more and more complex during the campaign. New rules open new possibilities and, sometimes, may turn everything upside down. Deckbuilding in Etherfields applies to almost every deck in the game, not only the players' ones. If you want to know more, enter the Dreamworld. It may be dark here and there, but it certainly isn't gray. Then, look around and ask yourself: what if we all live in a vast, shared dream? —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- YOKA Games
- Awaken Realms
- Albi
Questions and answers
Etherfields 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 Etherfields is 90–180 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 Etherfields for ages 12 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.
Etherfields has a complexity rating of 3.6 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.
Etherfields belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Exploration, 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 Etherfields are: Michał Oracz. 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 Etherfields as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.