The Rise of Nerath: A Mythralis Chronicle
2026
BGG Average Rating
9.9
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Players
1-6
Weight
3.50/5.00
Playtime
180 min
Age
14+
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📖 About This Game
The Rise of Nerath: A Mythralis Chronicle is an epic fantasy board game that merges deep narrative exploration, strategic battles, and breathtaking miniatures into a cohesive, immersive experience.
Set in the ancient, magic-infused continent of Mythralis, players lead unique factions in a world where gods walk among mortals, ancient creatures rise, and the lines between power and faith blur. Every decision leaves a mark on the world, every battle shapes the dawn of a new era.
Multiple Game Modes
Narrative Campaign: Embark on a story-driven journey through interconnected quests where choices and victories impact your path, shaping your faction’s legacy across different scenarios.
Dungeon Crawling: Explore dungeons using modular double-sided tiles with traps, treasures, bosses, and evolving challenges in cooperative or solo play.
Divine Battle: Engage in fast-paced, competitive tactical battles on the main board, combining card-driven action, dice, and modular terrain.
Solo & Coop: Fully supported solo play and cooperative modes where players face the game’s AI and narrative challenges together.
Deep Customization & Progression
Manage your party of 3 characters per player, equipping weapons, artifacts, and relics that grant unique abilities and status effects during combat.
Advance along skill trees using Glory Points earned through quests, conquest, and building temples to your chosen deity, unlocking powerful abilities and special actions.
Summon creatures, build temples for your deity, and conquer strategic areas to expand your influence on the map.
Engaging Systems
Status Effects System: Inflict or suffer poison, burning, paralysis, and many other effects, tracked visually through custom tokens, adding depth and tension to each encounter.
Action Card Management: Each equipment grants specific action cards, enabling tailored combat strategies and deck optimization as your party evolves.
Dynamic Quest System: Experience branching paths, side quests, and evolving objectives that ensure each game session is unique.
Premium Miniatures & Art
The game features a collection of highly detailed miniatures representing heroes, creatures, and gods, bringing the world of Mythralis vividly to life on your table. Paired with modular tiles, custom tokens, and beautifully illustrated cards, each session becomes a visual and strategic spectacle.
Whether you seek deep narrative campaigns, tense dungeon-crawling challenges, or competitive skirmishes, The Rise of Nerath offers a complete gaming experience for 1–6 players, with rich replayability, strategic depth, and an evolving world where every game becomes your legend.
—description from the publisher