
- BGG rank
- BGG #65
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2022

Expansion for Runebound (Third Edition)
2016
Rules assistance for Runebound (Third Edition): Fall of the Dark Star – Scenario Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Runebound (Third Edition): Fall of the Dark Star – Scenario Pack is an expansion for Runebound (Third Edition) released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
The coming of the dark star has long been foretold among the dark prophets of Terrinoth. When it falls, they say, an age of darkness will overtake the world, and its coming shall be heralded by a rain of dark shards that corrupt every stout and honorable soul. This dark and corrupted Terrinoth becomes the focus of your struggle to survive with the Runebound (Third Edition): Fall of the Dark Star – Scenario Pack. Like other Scenario Packs, Fall of the Dark Star introduces an entirely new scenario to your games of Runebound, offering a substantially different experience with thirty new adventure cards: ten for each of the three archetypes. You may battle a Starborn Specter or travel to the Howling Valley in search of a fallen dark shard, but no matter where you go a new deck of story cards continues to raise the stakes as you search for the dark shards that fall from the heavens. Finally, you'll find an entirely new hero, Zyla, a being from the Aenlong realm whose otherworldly powers have led her to become a hero of Terrinoth.
Runebound (Third Edition): Fall of the Dark Star – Scenario Pack supports 2–4 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 Runebound (Third Edition): Fall of the Dark Star – Scenario Pack is 120–180 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 Runebound (Third Edition): Fall of the Dark Star – Scenario Pack 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.
Runebound (Third Edition): Fall of the Dark Star – Scenario Pack 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.
Runebound (Third Edition): Fall of the Dark Star – Scenario Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers 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 catalogue lists Runebound (Third Edition): Fall of the Dark Star – Scenario Pack as an expansion for Runebound (Third Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Runebound (Third Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Runebound (Third Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.