Descent into Darkness

Descent: Journeys in the Dark is a miniatures-based board game designed by Kevin Wilson and published by Fantasy Flight Games. It is a dungeon-crawling game in which players take on the roles of heroes exploring a dangerous and dark dungeon filled with monsters, traps, and treasures.

The game is set in the world of Terrinoth, a high-fantasy realm that has been featured in other games by Fantasy Flight. In Descent, one player takes on the role of the Overlord, controlling the monsters and obstacles in the dungeon, while the other players take on the roles of heroes, each with their own unique abilities and skills.

The game is played on a modular board made up of interlocking tiles, which can be arranged in a variety of configurations to create different dungeon layouts. The heroes move their miniatures through the dungeon, exploring rooms, battling monsters, and collecting treasure. The Overlord player, meanwhile, uses cards and other resources to deploy monsters and set traps to try to stop the heroes from achieving their objectives.

Descent: Journeys in the Dark has a strong narrative element, with each game telling a unique story that unfolds as the heroes progress through the dungeon. The game also includes a campaign mode, in which players play through a series of connected scenarios, with the outcome of each game affecting the story and the heroes' progress.

Overall, Descent: Journeys in the Dark is a highly immersive and engaging dungeon-crawling experience that is enjoyed by many fans of miniature-based board games.