- BGG rating
- 7.8
Rules assistance for Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice
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Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice is an expansion for Path of Light and Shadow released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Travis R. Chance and Nick Little (I) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
About the game
After many winters of war, the Realms lay in ruin. The feud of the deposed heirs to the throne has spilled out across the sea, reaching the forgotten shores of the Hinterlands. There in the abandoned cities and broken temples, relics of impossible power await. But so do their keepers, the ancient race Viratis that walk between the light and the shadow. In this expansion you will explore megalith ruins on a new island, utilize magical relics, and command new forces that move between Cruelty and Mercy for powerful effects. Inside the box you can find new player cards for existing factions, a new Region deck for the Hinterlands that include the new Viratis faction, and special map Regions that contain powerful Megaliths instead of towers. The KS campaign also included a URL to a free mini-solo mode: Faraway Invaders. -description from publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Devir
- Stronghold Games
Questions and answers
Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice 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 Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice is 60–120 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 Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice 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.
Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Territory Building, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice are: Travis R. Chance and Nick Little (I). 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 Path of Light and Shadow: Solstice as an expansion for Path of Light and Shadow. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Path of Light and Shadow to use it. Check that your edition of Path of Light and Shadow is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.