- BGG rating
- 8.7
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Blood Moon
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,346
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Rangers of Shadow Deep
2018
Rules assistance for Rangers of Shadow Deep
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Rangers of Shadow Deep
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Rangers of Shadow Deep is a board game released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph McCullough and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Ghost Stone
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 8.9
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Incinerator
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Temple of Madness
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Menagerie
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 9.2
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Dungeons Dark – The Rescue: Part 2
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Exploradores de las Profundidades Sombrías. Compendio de Aventuras 1
- 2–6 players
- 60–240 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Tenebrous Citadel – The Rescue: Part 3
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Rangers of Shadow Deep: A Gathering of Heroes
- 1–4 players
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Rangers of Shadow Deep: House of Spiders
- 1–4 players
- 2025
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Ashen Sky
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2026
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Pay in Blood
- 1–2 players
- 60–120 min
- 2026
About the game
A kingdom stands on the brink of destruction, as the vast realm called the Shadow Deep slowly swallows everything in its path. As the army fights to contain the tide of evil creatures teeming up out of the black clouds, the kingdom’s best soldiers, the rangers, must venture down into the shadows to gather information, rescue prisoners, and ambush enemy supply lines. It is a desperate fight against overwhelming odds, but every little victory brings another day of hope. Rangers of Shadow Deep is a solo and co-operative tabletop miniatures game, in which players create their ranger, gather companions, and play through a series of missions in their fight to hold back the darkness. If their rangers survive, they will grow in power and ability, and be sent on more difficult, dangerous and intricate assignments. —description by the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- HT Publishers
- 23rd Chamber
Questions and answers
Rangers of Shadow Deep 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 Rangers of Shadow Deep 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 Rangers of Shadow Deep 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.
Rangers of Shadow Deep has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Rangers of Shadow Deep belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. 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 Rangers of Shadow Deep are: Joseph McCullough. 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 Rangers of Shadow Deep 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.