- BGG rating
- 8.5
The Edge: Dawnfall – Abyssal Empress
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,679
- BGG rating
- 8.2
The Edge: Dawnfall
2018
Rules assistance for The Edge: Dawnfall
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for The Edge: Dawnfall
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The Edge: Dawnfall is a board game released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michał Oracz, Krzysztof Piskorski, and Marcin Świerkot and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.4
The Edge: Dawnfall – Father of the Sun
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.0
The Edge: Dawnfall – Rha'zack Destiny Titan Resin
- 1 player
- 60–120 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.3
The Edge: Dawnfall – Terrains Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 7.9
The Edge: Dawnfall – Darkness
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.3
The Edge: Dawnfall – Plastic Bosses Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.2
The Edge: Dawnfall – Prime Shadow
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.2
The Edge: Dawnfall – Stretch Goals
- 1–4 players
- 60–180 min
- 2020
About the game
The Edge: Dawnfall is a dynamic, miniature and card battle game with elements of territory control (gathering crystals) as well as campaign play. Each player controls unique units with special abilities that can be enchanted with special spell or progress cards. Players win the game in solo or co-op mode by completing plot conditions of the scenario, or in the competitive skirmish mode by gaining advantage of 7 Victory Points. The game is set in the original post-apocalyptic universe of The Edge and features 6 factions with very different backstories, game styles and aesthetics.
Questions and answers
The Edge: Dawnfall 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 The Edge: Dawnfall is 60–90 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 The Edge: Dawnfall 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.
The Edge: Dawnfall has a complexity rating of 3.1 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.
The Edge: Dawnfall belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, 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 credited designers of The Edge: Dawnfall are: Michał Oracz, Krzysztof Piskorski, and Marcin Świerkot. 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 The Edge: Dawnfall 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.