Escape the Dark Castle: Cult of the Death Knight Expansion
Escape the Dark Castle: Cult of the Death Knight Expansion
Original price was: £17.99.£15.50Current price is: £15.50.
Welcome prisoner, to a new era of The Dark Castle. The Death Knight himself, legendary swordsman and the one they call ‘Lord of Decay’, has risen to prominence. The weak and the mindless flock to his banner, twisted by his dark influence into powerful, feral fanatics. They say he sends curses to crawl into the souls of the weary. Beware the curses, prisoner. Beware the Death Knight…
NB: To use this expansion you need a copy of Escape the Dark Castle.
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Contents:
- 3 new characters & their custom dice
- 15 new chapter cards
- 1 new boss card – the Death Knight himself
- 5 new item cards – introducing Curses, terrible afflictions to thwart your progress
Ages: 14+
Players: 1 – 4
Time to play: Around 20/30 minutes
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