- BGG rating
- 7.7
Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow – Heroic Dungeon
- 2–4 players
- 25 min
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,894
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow
2018
Rules assistance for Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow
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- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
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Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow is a board game released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Frank Alberts and Russell Ng and its main mechanics are Take That, Auction / Bidding, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: Stand alone sequel & expansion to Pixel Glory! New features include: Two new elements! Light and Shadow. Fully revamped dungeon phase New player health system Cooperative, hidden traitor, and solo game modes. Team up with fellow wizards to vanquish the sinister monsters that lurk in the dungeon, and save the nearby village. This is a noble and honorable quest, and... oh, who are we kidding? In reality, you're a greedy wizard who is all about fame and personal gain, and your fellow wizards are cut from the same cloth! Prevail over your opponents by learning the best spells and using that knowledge to outmaneuver and kill-steal in the dungeon, so you can gain admiration of the townsfolk, fame across the realm, and achieve Pixel Glory. In the first phase, the town phase, players will be drafting spells using an auction mechanic. Players will then take their decks into the second phase, the dungeon phase, where they will work together to defeat monsters; however, only the player that deals the lethal blow will get the fame for it. There is a lot of interaction and engagement due to players fighting over learning the same spells as well as fighting over fame.
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- Zafty Games (Zafty)
Questions and answers
Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow 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 Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow is 30 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 Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow for ages 13 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.
Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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.
Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Take That, Auction / Bidding, and Cooperative Game. 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 Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow are: Frank Alberts and Russell Ng. 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 Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow 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.