Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood

What this is

In Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood, players fight for humanity's survival against unnatural horrors and the Deepwood itself. Threats and counterplay make timing essential, with an early attack often exposing a different weakness. It is designed for 1–4 players.

At a glance

Players: 1–4
Listed play time: 30–90 minutes
Minimum age: 14 and up
First published: 2022
Category: adventure board game
Designer: Jamie Jolly
Publishers: Hobby World, Shadowborne Games
Photographs: 1

Publisher

Hobby WorldOfficial site
Shadowborne GamesOfficial site

8.6out of 10368 ratings

How players rate Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood

Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.

Player-count fit

How well it plays at each count. Best at 3.

1p7.892 ratings
2p8.392 ratings
3p8.992 ratings
4p8.292 ratings

Every dimension

15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.

How good it is

Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.

Longevity and replayability7.7/10
Ease of teach5.0/10
Gateway friendliness5.4/10
Component quality8.0/10
Table presence7.7/10
Travel friendliness6.3/10

What it's like

Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.

Player interactionModerate5.3SolitaireConstant
CutthroatnessCompetitive5.4FriendlyRuthless
Role of luckBalanced5.5Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
Theme integrationWoven in9.4Pasted onWoven in
Rules complexityModerate3.2LightHeavy
Decision complexityModerate2.9SimpleDemanding
Language dependencySome2.8No textText-heavy
Table spaceTwo tables9.1Lap trayTwo tables

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Rules & files

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Box & shelf

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