Escape the Dark Castle: Escape the Dark Castle Core

Welcome Prisoner….
Escape the Dark Castle is a simple, fantasy adventure game for 1-4 players, with a focus on atmosphere, storytelling, and fun – perfect for newcomers to tabletop gaming. It takes 2 minutes to set up, lasts around 30 minutes, and each castle is randomly generated so no two games are ever the same.

The rules are simple. You’ll be able to get started within 5 minutes and you can learn as you play.

One word of warning – despite its simple nature this devious game will often defeat you! If you fail, try again - we hope you’ll still have fun exploring the castle every time, regardless of the outcome.

The Object of the Game
Wrongfully incarcerated in the depths of The Dark Castle, you and your fellow prisoners now embark on a desperate quest to escape. However, the castle is a treacherous place, filled with horrors, traps, and challenges – each of which is represented in the game by a large, beautifully illustrated chapter card.

The object of the game is to overcome every card in the castle deck while keeping everyone in your group alive. If you do this, you all Escape the Dark Castle and win the game together. However, if anyone dies along the way, the game ends immediately and you must try again!