- BGG rating
- 7.4
Expansion for Rangers of Shadow Deep
Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine
2021
Rules assistance for Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine
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 Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine
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Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine is an expansion for Rangers of Shadow Deep released in 2021 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
In this scenario-filled fanzine, the Rangers must quell a revolt in the heart of the capital of Alladore, investigate a hamlet stuck down with plague, explore the dungeons beneath an abandoned tower, sneak into a gnoll occupied village, and defend a group of refugees as they flee the frontlines of the war. Organized and edited by Rangers of Shadow Deep creator, Joseph A. McCullough, and presented with Barrett Stanley’s usual moody artwork, this collection gives five fan creators a chance to shine and to explore some of the aspects of the war against the Shadow Deep that are outside of the main narrative.
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- (Self-Published)
Questions and answers
Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine 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 Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine 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 Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine 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.
Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine 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 Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine 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 Star of Alladore: The Official Rangers of Shadow Deep Fanzine 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.