Hunter's Crest: Darkwood

Hunter's Crest - Darkwood is a 1-4 player cooperative campaign board game set in the mystical and treacherous forests of Darkwood, where players become hunters using cunning, strategy, and strength to capture or slay the enchanted wildlife that roams under the light of the full moon. It’s a choice-driven, narrative-rich experience played over multiple sessions, blending elements of strategy, adventure, and survival into a unique board gaming experience. In Hunter's Crest - Darkwood, players are thrust into a fantastical world where each full moon brings about the resurrection of the wildlife with the "Kill Memory System," a groundbreaking mechanic where animals not only come back to life but remember previous encounters with hunters, adapting and becoming more cunning with each cycle. This feature ensures a dynamic gameplay experience, challenging players to evolve their strategies and adapt to the ever-changing behaviors of their prey. Players start their journey at the Eden Lodge, a hub for hunters to prepare for their expeditions into the woods, boast about their conquests, and trade valuable resources and animal parts harvested during the hunt. Here, hunters can upgrade their equipment, purchase new grappling hooks for strategic navigation during hunts, and prepare for the challenges that lie in the shadowy depths of Darkwood. The game unfolds through a series of hunts, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Utilizing the innovative Grappling Hook System, players can traverse difficult terrain, escape impending danger, or engage in thrilling combat with beasts. Success in the hunt requires teamwork, strategic planning, and the ability to think on one's feet. As the campaign progresses, the decisions made by players at the Eden Lodge and during hunts have lasting effects on the world and the narrative, shaping the future of Darkwood and the hunters' quest within it. Players must manage their resources carefully, develop their lodge, and strengthen alliances to ensure their survival against the dark forces that lurk in the forest. Hunter's Crest - Darkwood is not just a game of hunt and battle; it's a saga of survival, strategy, and the bonds formed in the face of the unknown. With multiple paths to victory and countless ways to fail, the fate of Darkwood and its hunters hangs in the balance. Will you rise to the challenge and carve your name into the legends of the forest, or will the woods claim you as another forgotten soul? The hunt begins. —description from the designer