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Expansion for Desolate

Desolate: Dark Matters Pack 1

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Published
2018
Reach
Niche (via base game)
Players
1–1
Play time
15–20 min
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Main mechanics

  • Dice rolling
  • Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
Full publisher description

Dark Matters Pack 1 is an 18 card booster expansion for the critically acclaimed solo game Desolate. You will need a copy of Desolate to use this booster. What comes in Dark Matters Pack 1? 2 Exploration Cards - The Sanctuary and Cold Storage introduce an all-new affliction mechanic. 3 Conflict Cards - These nasty new conflict cards also can cause you to gain an affliction. 4 Affliction Cards - These cards cause the player to suffer from a phobia. Each phobia messes with the game mechanics in a unique way. 3 Character Cards - Character cards are optional cards that add theme and help set a difficulty level for play. 5 Item Cards - New items to increase the replay level of the game and add some twists. 1 Setup Card - A simple instruction card to explain the new cards in detail.

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