Cover art for Path of Light and Shadow

Path of Light and Shadow

2017 · BGG
Avg rating
7.41
Bayes rating
6.32
Weight
3.15 (Medium Heavy)
Players
2-4
Playtime
2 hr
Ratings count
1,697

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Description

The Realms lay divided, their former wonder lost and forgotten. The Tyrant Queen has seized the throne, forcing the rightful heirs deep into exile. You are the sons and daughters of the once-great houses: Foxway, Gorga, Mherzeen, and Spyre. Under the tutelage of advisors, you have gathered your followers, your conscripts. The time has come to take back what is yours.

Path of Light and Shadow is a massive empire-building experience, combining area control, deck management, and civilization customization. As players vie for control of The Realms, they must enlist and promote supporters, outfit their burgeoning empire with powerful technologies, align with powerful leaders, and lay siege to rival exiles after the throne. Above all else, each player must decide what type of leader they will become, cruel or merciful. But choose wisely, for each path has its rewards and perils.



Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Deck, Bag, and Pool Building Dice Rolling Hand Management Tech Trees / Tech Tracks Variable Player Powers

Themes

Civilization Fantasy Medieval

Publishers

Action Phase Games Devir Indie Boards & Cards Stronghold Games

Designers

Jonathan Gilmour-Long Nick Little (I) Travis R. Chance