''Castle Ravenloft Board Game'' is a

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published in 2010 by

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. It was the first game released in the

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Adventure System board game series.

Overview

In ''Castle Ravenloft Board Game'', the players control Heroes who have come to Barovia to discover the secrets of Castle Ravenloft, and must work as a team to succeed in the adventures within the castle. It features multiple scenarios and quests.

Gameplay

''Castle Ravenloft Board Game'' is a co-operative game for 1-5 players. Each player selects a Hero, and can choose from the Dragonborn Fighter, Human Rogue, Dwarf Cleric, Eladrin Wizard, and Human Ranger.

''Castle Ravenloft Board Game'' includes 40 plastic heroes and monsters, 13 sheets of interlocking cardstock dungeon tiles, 200 encounter and treasure cards, a rulebook, a scenario book, and a 20-sided die.

Reception

David M. Ewalt of Forbes comments: "Count Strahd von Zarovich and Castle Ravenloft — stars of a beloved Dungeons & Dragons setting — make their board game debut. It's like playing fourth edition D&D, but without a dungeon master or most of the rules. Anyone can play, even if they don't know D&D. It's cooperative, challenging and fun". Scott Taylor of '' Black Gate'' comments: "I have to give the designs props for creating a fresh version of an old concept and if you're looking to have a few hours of fun on a weekend night". ''Castle Ravenloft'' won the

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for Best Board Game of 2010. ''Castle Ravenloft Boardgame'' received the gold ENnie Award for Best RPG Related Product.

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