Dwarves : The Fall Of Karnarak

Full cooperative board game with a perfect blend of tower defense and worker placement for 1 - 5 players

“Beards, beer, axes and greenskins”

Dwarves: The Fall Of Karnarak is a fully cooperative board game for 1 – 4 players, mixing worker placement and tower defense. Players take on the role of dwarf clans who must work together to organize the defenses of the citadel against the hordes of creatures coming to destroy it.

Players will have to send their troops against the enemy hordes and manage their resources to improve the fortress’ defenses, forge powerful items, improve their clan’s powers, and use rune and glyph magic to prevent enemies from penetrating the heart of the citadel.

Fully Cooperative

Players must work together to organize the defense of the citadel
Communication and combined actions between players are the only way to repel the enemy hordes

Tower Defense And Worker Placement All-In-One

Use the resources of the citadel wisely to improve its defense
Grow your clan by unlocking powerful skills
Forge mighty runes to defeat your enemies

Replayability

5 different clans each with their own powers and way of playing
5 enemy leaders and 5 types of enemy each with its own skills
60 different events that will influence the course of the battle
Each game will be different for the highest replay value

Asymmetrical gameplay

5 different clans with each wielding distinct and asymmetric powers
Experience diverse gameplay as you defend against greenskin invaders
Each clan boasts a distinct playstyle, enriched by rule exceptions, enhancing replay value.

Clan Trollbane

"From birth to death, our fury never fades"

Renowned for their brutal ferocity and fiery temperament, these dwarves are born warriors, unflinchingly charging into battle without a hint of fear. Their mere presence inspires dread, sending shivers down the spines of the most courageous orc warriors.

Difficulty: *

Clan Stonehammer

"The Whisper of stone, guiding our hands"

The Stonehammer Clan possesses an innate and mystical connection with the very earth they call home. They wield their powers to shape the battlefield, turning the very terrain into a formidable weapon. These stalwart dwarves are renowned for their ability to manipulate the ground beneath them, creating obstacles and barriers that deter and confound their enemies.

Difficulty: **

Clan Stormcaller

"With each shot, a legend is made"

With an unmatched mastery of long-range weaponry, The Stormcaller Clan redefines the art of marksmanship. These expert gunners, known for their swift and precise strikes, have honed their skills to perfection. As fearless gunslingers, they strike down enemies from a distance with unparalleled accuracy.

Difficulty: **

Clan Firebeard

"Tinkering with the impossible, until it becomes reality"

The Firebeard Clan ignites the battlefield with their ingenious creations designed to sow chaos among the enemy ranks. Their contraptions perform a symphony of crowd control, disorientation, and strategic room utilization, giving them the upper hand against even the most formidable foes.

Difficulty: ***

Clan Deepvault

"Honor and wealth, our two treasures"

The Deepvault Clan has carved its legacy as formidable merchants. Bound by ancestral ties, they fiercely defend their kin, homeland, and ruler through the intricate tapestry of time-honored customs. Yet, within the labyrinthine corridors of tradition, they employ unorthodox methods to secure their goals. For the Deepvaults firmly hold that the end justifies the means.

Difficulty: ****

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Worker Placement

Activate the various rooms in Karnarak to help you with your mission
Maximise your chances by planning your strategy together
Organise your turns as you wish and create synergies between your clans to optimise the game turn

Recruit your troops

5 different troop levels
Send them off to fight 5 different types of enemy

Gather your resources

4 types of resources
Use the resources of the citadel wisely to improve its defense

Defend your homeland

8 upgrades to improve your citadel
Improve each upgrade to make them even more powerful

Sep 2020

First sketch for Dwarves The Fall Of Karnarak

First Idea Of A Dwarf Themed Board Game

The first game we wanted to create was based on dwarves who had to mine deep to gain wealth. We threw it away pretty quickly. But it made us realise that what we wanted to create was a collaborative game.

Nov 2020

First brainstorming session to design Dwarves: The Fall Of Karnarak

Various prototypes on post-it notes

We had many brainstorming sessions. Little by little, the beginnings of what would become The Fall Of Karnarak were taking shape. We tested many ideas on notepads and post-its before creating the first real prototype.

Sep 2021

First prototype testing with family and friends

We needed to make the mechanics more visual to immerse ourselves into the world we were creating. We developed the very first prototype with artwork we bought on the Internet and then exported to Tabletop Simulator and played it with family and friends.

Oct 2021

First physical prototype

After testing the game extensively on Tabletop Simulator, we decided to create a few physical copies so that we could "manipulate" the tokens and cards and distribute them to other group of players.

Jan 2022

Dwarves: The Fall Of Karnarak blind testing

Blind testing the game

We met some great people who were willing to test the game. We did our first big iteration after these different plays following the feedbacks of the players. Thanks to all of you!

Apr 2022

Convention de jeux de rôle et de plateau à Lausanne - Orc'idée 2022

Board game convention in Lausanne

We attended board game convention : Orc'idée in Lausanne, Switzerland to continue blind testing. We are very proud to announce that the game has been received with excellent reviews.

Oct 2022

Essen Spiel 2022

We participated in the Essen Game Fair this year. For us, it was a childhood dream come true. We met some very nice people and an open and helpful community. Next year we decided to set up our own booth.

March 2023

Ludesco 2023

Ludesco is a festival of board games, role playing games, and playful experiences, taking place over a continuous weekend. We unveiled for the first time our "near final" prototype which was an immediate success :).

Apr 2024 ?

Kickstarter Launch

Will we be ready to launch our game in April 2024 on Kickstarter? We hope so with all our heart...

Devrim

Devrim started playing role-playing and board games at the age of 6 and 40 years later, this passion has not left him. He created his first board game at the age of 9. It was a version of Theseus and the Minotaur and, at the time, he didn’t know that he had just invented his very first Dungeon Crawler. After more than twenty years in IT and teaching, he decided to make his childhood dream come true by creating a game publishing company.

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Full cooperative board game with a perfect blend of tower defense and worker placement for 1 - 5 players