Escape the Dark Castle First Edition Cooperative Fantasy Adventure Card Game with Story Chapters and Custom Dice
Escape the Dark Castle First Edition is a cooperative fantasy adventure card game for 1–4 players. Players take the roles of prisoners, reveal illustrated chapter cards, and work together through hazards, traps, and decisions in a shared escape story.
The game uses custom dice and item cards as the group faces each chapter. Players must keep every prisoner alive, complete the castle deck, and defeat the final boss to win.
This First Edition set is designed for about 20–40 minutes of play and includes the listed cards, dice, scorepad, and pencils.
Features
- Cooperative fantasy adventure for 1–4 players
- Illustrated chapter cards support shared storytelling
- Custom chapter and character dice drive challenges
- Players make decisions together as the castle deck is revealed
- Approximately 20–40 minutes per game
- First Edition release
Specifications
- Edition: First Edition
- Players: 1–4
- Play time: 20–40 minutes
- Recommended age: 14+
- Chapter cards: 45
- Item cards: 35
- Character cards: 6
- Boss cards: 3
- Start card: 1
- Chapter dice: 9
- Character dice: 6
- Scorepad: 1
- Pencils: 4
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can play Escape the Dark Castle?
The game supports 1–4 players working together as prisoners in the castle.
How long does a game take?
A session takes approximately 20–40 minutes.
What does the First Edition set include?
It includes 45 chapter cards, 35 item cards, 6 character cards, 3 boss cards, 1 start card, 9 chapter dice, 6 character dice, 1 scorepad, and 4 pencils.
What age is this game recommended for?
The source listing recommends it for ages 14 and up.
How do players win?
Players complete the castle deck and defeat the final boss while keeping every prisoner alive.