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Desolate - Dark Matters - Pack 1

An 18 card booster expansion for the critically acclaimed Desolate.

Requirements

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12+

Description

Dark Matters Pack 1 is an 18 card booster expansion for the critically acclaimed solo game Desolate. You will need a copy of Desolate to use this booster. Here is a link for the base game.

Desolate Base Game Link

What comes in Dark Matters Pack 1?

2 Exploration Cards - The Sanctuary and Cold Storage introduce an all-new affliction mechanic.

3 Conflict Cards - These nasty new conflict cards also can cause you to gain an affliction.

4 Affliction Cards - These cards cause the player to suffer from a phobia. Each phobia messes with the game mechanics in a unique way.

3 Character Cards - Character cards are optional cards that add theme and help set a difficulty level for play.

5 Item Cards - New items to increase the replay level of the game and add some twists.

1 Setup Card - A simple instruction card to explain the new cards in detail.

Do not forget to pick up Dark Matters Pack 2! Desolate Dark Matters Pack 2 Link

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Really enhance your experience with the Desolate custom gaming mat! Gaming Mat Link

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Components

Component Quantity Photo
Poker Deck 1 deck of 3 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 2 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 3 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 5 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 4 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Booster Pack 1 Poker Booster Pack component icon

Vitals

Average Rating 19 reviews
Publish Date July 01, 2018
Edition First
Department Games
Tags Sci-Fi Survival Space Casual Gamer Resource Control

Why buy this?

  • All-new Affliction Cards!
  • Three new Character Cards!
  • Five new Item Cards!

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Notes

  • This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.

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See It In Action

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Ratings and Reviews

Posted 2 months ago
Own It Played It Fun High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Posted 5 months ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

The expansion pack really gives you a challenge. It adds more game play to it. You have characters too to pick. It is a must get.

Posted 6 months ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Posted 7 months ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Excellent expansion to an already great game. Adds a lot of value to the base game.

Posted a year ago
Own It Played It Fun High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

A must have with the base game

Posted 2 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Posted 2 years ago
Own It Played It Fun High Replay Value Nice Artwork

love the theme and mechanism best push-your-luck based game I had

Posted 2 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Not as good as the other dark matter expansion for desolate. Add some variability, some new items and the idea of characters. The afflictions don't really add a lot to the game in my opinion. I think ...

Posted 3 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Posted 3 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Posted 3 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Must have addition. The character cards add to the theme and the Affliction cards are a good twist that add to the difficulty while forcing you to adjust your decision making.

Posted 4 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Posted 4 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Of the two Dark Matters Expansion packs, this is the one you'll love to hate, and I mean that as a compliment to the challenge it provides. Those Afflictions are nasty, and they sure seem to crop up ...

Posted 5 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

This expansion adds more content, a few characters to play as, and the interesting "Affliction" mechanic. The additions add some variety but don't mess with the fast and smooth gameplay. If you like...

Posted 5 years ago
Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Addition to an already wonderful game that just makes it even better.

Posted 5 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

This expansion adds a new mechanic to Desolate. The mechanic is pretty simple and adds a nice bit of variety to the encounter deck. The encounter deck is arguably the weakest part of the game with its...

Posted 5 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

This is a must have if you own Desolate!

Posted 5 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Nice Artwork

Posted 6 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

I played Desolate and thought it was good but the Dark Matters expansion packs put this game over the top. If you are buying Desolate you need the expansion pack 1 and 2.

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