Earthborne Rangers
- Designer Andrew Fischer , Brooks Flugaur-Leavitt , Andrew Navaro , Adam Sadler , Brady Sadler
- Publisher Earthborne Games , Fantàsia Edizioni , Frosted Games , HIT Games , Intrafin Games
- Illustration Joe Banner (II) , Evan Simonet
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Earthborne Rangers, you play as a Ranger protecting a mountain valley transformed by technology to save Earth. Explore an open world with branching narratives, make choices, and customize your deck with gear and skills. Each session represents a day where you complete missions or explore. Environmental events and thematic actions bring the story to life.
Who Is This Game For?
This is a midweight to heavier game for ages 12 and up, suitable for 1 to 4 players including solo play. It appeals to those who enjoy cooperative narrative card games with deck-building and campaign elements. Prior experience with cooperative and card games is recommended due to its complexity and long playtime.
How It Works
Earthborne Rangers uses mechanics like Deck Construction, Hand Management, and Card Play Conflict Resolution. Players build a personalized deck representing their Ranger and play cards to perform actions. The game features narrative Choice/Paragraph mechanics within a branching campaign. Each session ends when players rest, preserving their map location for the next day.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Andrew Fischer, Brooks Flugaur-Leavitt, Andrew Navaro, Adam Sadler, and Brady Sadler, Earthborne Rangers was nominated in 2023 for multiple Golden Geek Awards, including Best Cooperative Game and Best Solo Board Game. It uniquely integrates cooperative deck-building with a rich narrative campaign and is part of the Earthborne Rangers family of games.
Awards
2023
- 2023 Board Game Quest Awards Best Card Game — Nominated
- 2023 Board Game Quest Awards Best Game from a Small Publisher — Nominated
Pro
- Cooperative branching narrative campaign
- Customizable character decks
- Includes solo mode
- Multiple 2023 Golden Geek Award nominations
Contra
- Long playtime (~240 minutes)
- Complex rules require experience
- Not ideal for younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a futuristic mountain valley saved by advanced science and technology, the game world blends wilderness, mysterious ruins, and strange creatures within a science fiction theme.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take your time learning the mechanics and campaign structure before making complex decisions.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Earthborne Rangers supports solo play and accommodates 1 to 4 players.
How long does a game really take?
A typical session lasts about 240 minutes, with additional time needed for setup and campaign progress.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is aimed at experienced players familiar with cooperative deck-building games.
How does this compare to similar games?
It combines cooperative deck-building with a branching narrative campaign, setting it apart from many pure card games.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and length, it is better suited for older players aged 12 and up and enthusiasts.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its blend of Deck Construction, Hand Management, and narrative Choice mechanics defines the unique gameplay.
Fazit
Earthborne Rangers is recommended for players seeking a deep cooperative card game with narrative depth. Its lengthy playtime demands commitment but delivers an immersive campaign experience.
