Etherfields
- Designer Michał Oracz
- Publisher Awaken Realms , Albi , YOKA Games
- Illustration Mateusz Bielski , Ewa Labak , Michał Sałata
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In Etherfields, players explore surreal dreamscapes through tactical encounters and exploration. The game presents a campaign where you recover memories and solve escape-room-like puzzles. Rules evolve over time, introducing new possibilities. Cooperative play, dice rolling, and a modular board create a dynamic dream world experience.
Who Is This Game For?
Etherfields targets experienced players aged 12 and up who enjoy complex cooperative adventures with a long playtime of about 180 minutes. As a gateway to expert-level game, it demands patience and interest in narrative campaigns. A solo mode is included for single-player enjoyment.
How It Works
The game combines cooperative play with deck, bag, and pool building, offering strategic depth. Players move their miniatures on a modular board using grid movement and engage in dice-rolled tactical encounters. Campaign progression introduces new rules and options. Players collaborate to uncover secrets and reconstruct memories.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Michał Oracz, Etherfields was nominated for the 2020 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game. Its unique blend of narrative co-op gameplay, escape-room style puzzles, and extensive deck-building sets it apart. It belongs to the Etherfields family and features miniatures and modular boards to bring the dream world to life.
Awards
2020
Pro
- Narrative campaign with evolving complexity
- Cooperative gameplay with solo mode
- Deck, bag, and pool building core mechanics
- Atmospheric dream world with modular boards
Contra
- Long playtime around 180 minutes
- High complexity and learning curve
- Not suitable for younger children (12+)
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a surreal dream world filled with mysterious landscapes and fragments of memories, players explore to decipher the past of the dreamers and fulfill their mission.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take your time learning the rules gradually and communicate openly with your team to solve puzzles together.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Etherfields includes a solo mode for single players.
How long does a game really take?
A typical session lasts about 180 minutes, including setup and exploration.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is a gateway to expert-level with complex mechanics, recommended for players aged 12 and up.
How does this compare to similar games?
Etherfields uniquely combines narrative cooperative play with escape-room style puzzles and extensive deck building.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and length, it's more suitable for older and experienced family players.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its core is the combination of deck, bag, and pool building with cooperative play and a modular board.
Fazit
Etherfields is recommended for players seeking a complex cooperative fantasy adventure with a rich story and lengthy playtime. Newcomers may find its complexity challenging.
