Shadows

Heroes & Monsters

A game by Keun Ahn

2 - 3 Players 40 - 100 minutes Medium

Deck Construction, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Deduction, Hand Management, Hidden Victory Points, Kill Steal, Once-Per-Game Abilities, Card Drafting, Predictive Bid, Stat Check Resolution, Take That, Turn Order: Claim Action, Variable Phase Order, Victory Points as a Resource

Card Game, Fantasy, Fighting

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In Shadows: Heroes & Monsters, the world of fantasy comes alive as 2 to 3 players engage in a fierce battle for riches and glory. This competitive game, designed by Keun Ahn and published in 2023, drops players into a realm where heroes and monsters clash in a fight for dominance. With a playtime of 40 to 100 minutes, players will have ample opportunity to strategize and outmaneuver their opponents, using a combination of deck construction, deduction, and hand management to gain the upper hand. As players take control of their heroes, each with their own unique agendas, they'll hunt monsters and battle other players' heroes to earn experience, gold, and the powerful Shadow Stones. The game's normal complexity makes it accessible to fans of board games, and its variety of mechanics, including card drafting and predictive bidding, ensures that each playthrough will be unique and exciting. With victory points serving as a valuable resource, players will need to balance their short-term goals with their long-term strategy to emerge victorious. In the end, the player who earns the most Shadow Stones will be crowned the winner, making Shadows: Heroes & Monsters a thrilling and unpredictable ride for all involved.