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Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Casey Yano, Anthony Giovannetti · Contention Games · 2024

The acclaimed roguelike video game faithfully translated to physical form. Build a deck of attack and skill cards while navigating a branching map of enemies, elites, and bosses. Each run is unique — permadeath means losing sends you back to start with new knowledge.

Players

1–4

Time

90 min

Ages

12+

Difficulty

Heavy

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Why you'll like it

Faithful adaptation of the beloved video game
Roguelike replay value — every run is different
Cooperative deck-building is deeply strategic
Beautiful card art matches the digital version
Solo play is outstanding

How it plays

Slay the Spire: The Board Game is a cooperative version of the popular video game. Players climb a tower, fighting monsters and building their decks along the way.

Each character has a different deck and style. Between fights, you add new cards, upgrade them, and find relics with powerful effects. Fights against bosses are tough, and the game rewards careful planning. It works well solo or with up to 4 players.