- BGG rating
- 8.8
Expansion for Rangers of Shadow Deep
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1
2020
Rules assistance for Rangers of Shadow Deep: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1
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+
Rules assistant for Rangers of Shadow Deep: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1
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Rangers of Shadow Deep: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1 is an expansion for Rangers of Shadow Deep released in 2020 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.
About the game
A desperate mission sends the rangers deep into the trackless desert north of Alladore. Somewhere in that wasteland is a hidden entrance to the Shadow Deep, an entrance that could prove the only chance for a daring rescue… This book is the first of three that together make up a single mission called ‘The Rescue’. It includes 4 new scenarios designed for rangers of level 10 and above, as well as a pair of unique companions, and a host of fearsome new monsters. The book also includes a section on Advanced Herbalism that greatly increases the number of herbs that are available to rangers and gives new rules for using them and searching for them during missions. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Rangers of Shadow Deep: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1 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: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1 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: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1 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: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1 belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Dice. 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: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1 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: Across the Wastes – The Rescue: Part 1 as an expansion for Rangers of Shadow Deep. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rangers of Shadow Deep to use it. Check that your edition of Rangers of Shadow Deep is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.