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Rules assistance for Of Dreams & Shadows: The Monster Within
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 90–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Of Dreams & Shadows: The Monster Within
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Of Dreams & Shadows: The Monster Within is an expansion for Of Dreams & Shadows released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Gordon Alford and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Storytelling.
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About the game
It comes. Across the frozen land Wendigo approaches. See its many faces? Old and powerful Words call out to me In a whisper, a howl. To feel its icy touch And taste of the beyond, Flesh shall be eaten. Then all will be One. - Selene A season has passed since the Champions saved the realm. Winter has come, blanketing the land in snow and ice. The kingdoms are rebuilding, but tensions rise as food becomes scarce. The Werefolk are in decline and there are rumours of something exterminating their kind. New disappearances are happening across the realm. Some who have gone missing are later found, but turned into ravenous cannibals. The surviving Champions learn that these monsters have been created for some greater purpose. Expansion Highlights Continues the storyline and results of the core game Several choices made in the core game will lead players down different story paths Experienced versions of each Champion with updated abilities New Villain, Foes and Epic Foes New Resource cards such as spells that will grant more control of the map New rules on customizing your Resource deck to fit your preferences —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Greenbrier Games
Questions and answers
Of Dreams & Shadows: The Monster Within supports 2–6 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 Of Dreams & Shadows: The Monster Within is 90–120 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 Of Dreams & Shadows: The Monster Within 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.
Of Dreams & Shadows: The Monster Within belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Storytelling. 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 Of Dreams & Shadows: The Monster Within are: Gordon Alford. 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 Of Dreams & Shadows: The Monster Within as an expansion for Of Dreams & Shadows. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Of Dreams & Shadows to use it. Check that your edition of Of Dreams & Shadows is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.