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product_id: 150880519
title: "Escape the Dark Castle"
brand: "themeborne"
price: "$133.12"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Themeborne"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/150880519-escape-the-dark-castle
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Unique ever-changing chapters 1-4 players cooperative 2 min setup speed Escape the Dark Castle

**Brand:** themeborne
**Price:** $133.12
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏰 Escape the ordinary—dare to conquer the dark castle!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Escape the Dark Castle by themeborne
- **How much does it cost?** $133.12 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/150880519-escape-the-dark-castle)

## Best For

- themeborne enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted themeborne brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight 0.85 kg design fits perfectly into your weekend plans or office game nights.
- • **Lightning-Fast Setup:** Get playing in just 2 minutes—perfect for busy pros craving quick, immersive breaks.
- • **Endless Replayability:** Every game unfolds differently with beautifully illustrated chapter cards—no two escapes are alike.
- • **Dynamic Cooperative Gameplay:** Team up with 1-3 friends to strategize and conquer the castle’s horrors together.
- • **Immersive Storytelling Experience:** Dive deep into a shared narrative where your choices shape the fate of your escape.

## Overview

Escape The Dark Castle is a fast-paced, cooperative fantasy horror board game for 1-4 players aged 14+, featuring quick 2-minute setup, 30-45 minute play sessions, and richly illustrated chapter cards that create a unique storytelling adventure every time.

## Description

Escape the dark castle is a simple, fantasy adventure game for 1-4 players, with a focus on storytelling, atmosphere and player cooperation – perfect for newcomers to tabletop gaming. It takes 2 minutes to set up, lasts around 30 minutes, and no two games are ever The same. Players take the roles of prisoners and must work together using custom dice and item cards to overcome the Castle’s many horrors, traps and challenges - each of which is represented by a large, beautifully illustrated chapter card. As these immersive chapter cards are revealed one by one, the game takes on the form of a shared storytelling experience, with the players making decisions about what to do Each chapter as they embark on a desperate quest to escape.

Review: Very fun - The game is awesome and came in perfect condition
Review: Love it - This is one of my favorite board games. The art is so vintage fantasy/d&d vibes. It's easy to learn and play without much setup, making it perfect for parents sneaking in some fun after bedtime. I love the expansions as well and hope to get the vinyl eventually.

## Features

- IMMERSIVE FANTASY ADVENTURE: Escape the Dark Castle is a captivating fantasy adventure game designed for 1-4 players. It prioritizes storytelling, atmosphere, and cooperative gameplay.
- QUICK SETUP, FAST-PACED ACTION: Enjoy a game that takes only 2 minutes to set up and lasts around 30 minutes per session, making it accessible for tabletop gaming newcomers.
- UNIQUE, EVER-CHANGING EXPERIENCE: No two games are the same! Dive into a world where players assume the roles of prisoners and collaborate to overcome the castle's horrors, traps, and challenges.
- BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CHAPTER CARDS: Explore a richly illustrated world where each challenge and twist in the narrative is represented by large, stunning chapter cards.
- SHARED STORYTELLING: Unveil chapter cards one by one, transforming the game into a shared storytelling experience where players make critical decisions on their quest to escape.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B079MG1BBK |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #64,851 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,429 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Themeborne |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (238) |
| Edition | Illustrated Edition |
| Educational Objective | Literacy & Spacial Awareness |
| Estimated Playing Time | 30 Minutes |
| Game Mechanics | cooperative |
| Genre | Cooperative |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05060548580001 |
| Included Components | 45 chapter cards, 35 item cards, 6 character cards, 3 boss cards, 1 start card, 9 chapter dice, 6 character dice, 1 scorepad, 4 pencils, 1 rulebook |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 10.24 x 9.8 x 1.97 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 10.24"L x 9.8"W |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Item Weight | 0.85 Kilograms |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Asmodee |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1000 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TBL001 |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 |
| Model Number | THETBL001 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1-4 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Rulebook Availability | Printed Included |
| Set Name | Escape The Dark Castle |
| Size | A11 |
| Subject Character | Prisoners |
| Theme | Science Fiction |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

![Escape the Dark Castle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qY2jXdTkL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very fun
*by A***R on March 1, 2026*

The game is awesome and came in perfect condition

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it
*by L***S on October 28, 2024*

This is one of my favorite board games. The art is so vintage fantasy/d&d vibes. It's easy to learn and play without much setup, making it perfect for parents sneaking in some fun after bedtime. I love the expansions as well and hope to get the vinyl eventually.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard but I liked it
*by H***K on June 11, 2025*

Easy to play. Tough to win, but I liked it

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-05-05*