Dark Souls: The Board Game - Painted World of Ariamis is currently available for just $51 on Amazon. This represents one of the lowest prices we've seen for a core set of the game. Normally retailing for $120 directly from Steamforged Games, you're saving over 50% by opting to buy this cooperative miniatures game from Amazon right now. However, quantities are limited, so Dark Souls enthusiasts should act quickly to take advantage of this offer. Although it's not part of the official Black Friday deals, with retailers like Target and Walmart already offering Black Friday discounts on board games, Amazon seems to be expanding its range of deals. The official board game adaptation of Bloodborne is also on sale at Amazon for $80, which is a better deal than the one offered during Prime Big Deal Days last month.
It's important to note that this isn't the original Dark Souls board game core set—that one is often out of stock and usually expensive—but it is one of the few sets that can be fully played as a standalone game or combined with other sets. The Painted World of Ariamis' storyline centers around the half-dragon character from the original Dark Souls video game, known as Crossbreed Priscilla. The challenging campaign supports one to three players and provides a dynamic, replayable experience, lasting approximately two hours. Steamforged recommends this set for players aged 14 and up.
In addition to playing the game, you can also spend time painting the miniature figures included in the box. This core set comes with 18 minis: Crossbreed Priscilla, Heavy Knight, Deprived, Mercenary, Sorcerer, Phalanx (x5), Engorged Zombie (x2), Bonewheel Skeleton (x2), Crow Demon (x2), and Snow Rats (x2). Meanwhile, the official tabletop adaptation of Dark Souls is available for only $30 at Amazon. This deal is for the game's core sourcebook, which usually costs $50 and is all you need to start playing the Dungeons & Dragons-style spin on Dark Souls.
Dark Souls: The Roleplaying Game is based on the Dungeons & Dragons 5e ruleset, making it compatible with a wide range of 5e modules both within and outside the Dark Souls universe. The 500-plus page core sourcebook teaches you how to play this tactical tabletop adventure, designed to challenge Dark Souls fans. Inside this well-designed hardcover book, you'll find detailed information on the 10 premade character classes, the custom magic system, and a variety of unique abilities. The sourcebook also includes a bestiary with a comprehensive overview of the creatures inhabiting the kingdom of Lothric, the setting of Dark Souls 3.
To enhance your Dark Souls tabletop experience, consider adding the Tome of Strange Beings and Tome of Journeys sourcebooks, both of which are compatible with 5e modules. If you want all three sourcebooks, the $90 bundle is a better option, as it also includes the Game Master's Screen & Adventure Book for about the same price as the three books individually.
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