- BGG rating
- 8.8
Lands of Evershade: Drysea Odyssey
- 1–5 players
- 90–270 min
- 2026
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,018
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Lands of Evershade
2026
Rules assistance for Lands of Evershade
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- 1–5 players
- 90–270 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.3/5
For 1 player
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Lands of Evershade is a board game released in 2026 for 1–5 players, 90–270 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Krzysztof Piskorski and Ernest Kiedrowicz and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Lands of Evershade: Looter Rotling
- 1–5 players
- 90–270 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Lands of Evershade: Lost in the Depths
- 1–5 players
- 90–270 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Lands of Evershade: Rotlands Crusade
- 1–5 players
- 90–270 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 9.1
Lands of Evershade: Stretch Goals
- 1–5 players
- 90–270 min
- 2026
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About the game
Lands of Evershade is a hybrid RPG/board game experience that lets players enjoy grand, richly narrated open-world adventures without a dungeon master, while keeping the game approachable and easy to learn. Start by building your perfect character using an immersive player's handbook. Choose from unique races and origins, dark secrets, and exciting classes with interesting advancements and specializations that ensure no two characters are the same. All decisions made during character creation — as well as later in the game — change how the world reacts to you, both in story and combat. Were you a nobleman or a common thief in your past? What's your secret or personal quest you hide from other players? New stories, interactions, and combat opportunities unlock at every step. You can explore the game's multiple standalone story modules and scenarios in the order of your choice to create your own campaign that will lead you to different areas and significant events in the vast universe of Lands of Evershade. When necessary, engage in fast-paced tactical combat in which enemies react to your actions. Enjoy dozens of high-quality models that bring life to your party members and enemies. Lands of Evershade is more than a game; it's a universe built over many years, a world of secrets buried in the shadow of the goddess Luada that will grow and expand with new content for years to come. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Awaken Realms
- HIT Games
Questions and answers
Lands of Evershade supports 1–5 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 Lands of Evershade is 90–270 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 Lands of Evershade 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.
Lands of Evershade 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.
Lands of Evershade belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid. 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 Lands of Evershade are: Krzysztof Piskorski and Ernest Kiedrowicz. 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 Lands of Evershade 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.