{"title":"Casting Shadows","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore a dark, enchanting world and battle your opponents in this 2-4 player turn-based competitive strategic board game.  Throughout the game, you'll collect resources, learn new spells, summon a companion, and - if you're lucky - unlock your Shadow Form, all in the quest to become the ultimate Shadow Caster.  The last player standing after this supernatural showdown wins the game!   The Standard edition of Casting Shadows inlcludes 73 standard-sized cards, 4 rules reference cards, 5 custom di...\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"casting-shadows-deluxe-bundle-kickstarter-edition-board-game","title":"Casting Shadows: Deluxe Bundle (Kickstarter Special)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"site-header__logo-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1618\/8849\/files\/Gamestewardlogo_WEB_RGB_20.png\" alt=\"The Game Steward\" itemprop=\"logo\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Avg Player Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 to 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split00 --\u003e\u003cb\u003eContent Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Kickstarter Exclusive Casting Shadows Deluxe Board Game by Unstable Games. Includes Casting Shadows: Kickstarter Exclusive Edition Base Game, Casting Shadows Expansion Pack, Card Sleeves to cover all playable cards, 6 Kickstarter Exclusive Play Mats, 1 Kickstarter Exclusive Central Board, 6 Acrylic Standee Sets (12 Total), and all applicable Stretch Goals. Please note: unless otherwise stated paid add ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Casting Shadows: Kickstarter Exclusive Edition Base Game\u003cbr\u003e  Casting Shadows Expansion Pack\u003cbr\u003e  Card Sleeves to cover all playable cards\u003cbr\u003e  6 Kickstarter Exclusive Play Mats\u003cbr\u003e  1 Kickstarter Exclusive Central Board\u003cbr\u003e  6 Acrylic Standee Sets (12 Total)\u003cbr\u003e  Plus All Applicable Stretch Goals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split01 --\u003eExplore a dark, enchanting world and battle your opponents in this 2-4 player turn-based competitive strategic board game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the game, you’ll collect resources, learn new spells, summon a companion, and - if you’re lucky - unlock your Shadow Form, all in the quest to become the ultimate Shadow Caster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe last player standing after this supernatural showdown wins the game!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"36709927\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit js-lazy-image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/709\/927\/cc5c0ac6e2faa9867149c20c22fe1da5_original.gif?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647699155\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=fc4b0d352f8b6788cc546112bc3a33f4\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/709\/927\/cc5c0ac6e2faa9867149c20c22fe1da5_original.gif?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647699155\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=fc4b0d352f8b6788cc546112bc3a33f4\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/709\/927\/cc5c0ac6e2faa9867149c20c22fe1da5_original.gif?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647699155\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=fc4b0d352f8b6788cc546112bc3a33f4\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore a dark, enchanting world and battle your opponents in this 2-4 player turn-based competitive strategic board game. Throughout the game, you’ll collect resources, learn new spells, summon a companion, and - if you’re lucky - unlock your Shadow Form, all in the quest to become the ultimate Shadow Caster. The last player standing after this supernatural showdown wins the game!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Note: \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eyou can add in the Expansion Pack to open the game up to 6 players!\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"36653592\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/653\/592\/047d4b7b205fb31e96ec00cfded97ae8_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647278402\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=a0ef77560f32435fb919ea2204d3942b\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/653\/592\/047d4b7b205fb31e96ec00cfded97ae8_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647278402\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=a0ef77560f32435fb919ea2204d3942b\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"36730941\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/730\/941\/e03bff2d9f0ccebdc7bf38ce2c4a628f_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647893867\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=2af5cf462545c03d9719b12f9ce59c04\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/730\/941\/e03bff2d9f0ccebdc7bf38ce2c4a628f_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647893867\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=2af5cf462545c03d9719b12f9ce59c04\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"36728494\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/728\/494\/b7b98a5b2369c4b3bf6fb4b4205c8780_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647880741\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=b17c1692ee8b0de9beb709471fc9e684\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/728\/494\/b7b98a5b2369c4b3bf6fb4b4205c8780_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647880741\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=b17c1692ee8b0de9beb709471fc9e684\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"36630221\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/630\/221\/6bc1b8f7f44cecdfd3bfbe5d48208355_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647037855\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=4a26fbf21e6993798c18838a4c17cb5b\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/630\/221\/6bc1b8f7f44cecdfd3bfbe5d48208355_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647037855\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=4a26fbf21e6993798c18838a4c17cb5b\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs part of this project, we created exclusive and collectible items that you won’t get anywhere else as a thank you for supporting us on Kickstarter. Everything marked with a KSE badge is a Kickstarter Exclusive item and will not be available for purchase after the campaign ends except at The Game Steward.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"36627367\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"36964924\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/964\/924\/e1f26da29cedfbb8c39a61dad7ff26e2_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1649777517\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=527fd35cbb090c44995094363226efff\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/964\/924\/e1f26da29cedfbb8c39a61dad7ff26e2_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1649777517\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=527fd35cbb090c44995094363226efff\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"36627369\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/627\/369\/c3fc6d12874d6396674fa0d83a95838f_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647019031\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=cf00b63f8fb1042654c66ce0918a2a68\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/627\/369\/c3fc6d12874d6396674fa0d83a95838f_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1647019031\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=cf00b63f8fb1042654c66ce0918a2a68\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"36965563\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/965\/563\/0a89d3ae9b4cf3c0fef2ce901a172a9c_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1649780254\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=bf71fac1f4c04ce4a8db079d4ae680f6\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/036\/965\/563\/0a89d3ae9b4cf3c0fef2ce901a172a9c_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1649780254\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=bf71fac1f4c04ce4a8db079d4ae680f6\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Play - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour turn consists of 3 phases:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the 5 Resource dice and roll them in front of you to form your Resource Pool, which contains the Resources you can spend this turn. If you start your turn on a Hex tile that grants you a specific Resource, add the corresponding Resource token to your Resource Pool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this phase, you get 4 Action points to spend, and you can use them to perform any of the Actions below in any order. Each Action costs 1 Action point. You can perform the same Action more than once on your turn if you still have Action points tospend. You do not have to spend all 4 Action points each turn, but unused Action points do not roll over to subsequent turns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Actions include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e TRAVEL: Move your Character from your current Hex tile (the Hex tile where your Meeple currently stands) to any adjacent Hex tile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCOLLECT\u003c\/b\u003e: Move a Spell, Counterspell, or Resource card from next to your current Hex tile to your Spell Book by spending the required Resources shown in the card’s Collection Cost. After you Collect a Spell or Resource card, immediately replace it with the top card from the Main deck. If you Collect a Counterspell card from the Counterspell deck, you do not need to replace it with a card from the Main deck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eREFRESH:\u003c\/b\u003e Move the card next to your current Hex tile to the discard pile and replace it with the top card from the Main deck. You cannot Refresh a card from an Ancient Rune Hex tile or a Dusty Desert Hex tile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eREROLL:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose any number of rolled Resource dice and roll them again. You cannot Reroll Cursed Crystals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePROTECT:\u003c\/b\u003e Remove 1 Cursed Crystal from your Resource Pool. Heads up: Any Cursed Crystals remaining in front of you will hurt you at the end of your turn!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e CAST: Spend Resources to use a Spell card effect from your Spell Book. You can use each Spell card effect only once per turn. In addition to an Action point cost, some Actions (such as COLLECT and CAST) require you to spend Resources. Remove spent Resources from your Resource Pool by returning that Resource to the central area of Resource dice and tokens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this phase, you may absorb any remaining Shadow Fragments in your Resource Pool by moving your Shadow Tracker up by that amount. If you’ve absorbed enough Shadow Energy and you are in your Base Form, you may immediately transform into Shadow Form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHow to Win\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the dust settles and the echoes of the last spell fade, there can be only one victor. The last player standing is crowned the champion and wins the game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split01 --\u003e--from the publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’re glad to back campaigns to bring you games like Casting Shadows: Deluxe Bundle Kickstarter Game to buy online at TheGameSteward. We will use a hefty percentage of every dollar you spend on Casting Shadows: Deluxe Bundle towards backing fantastic new games on Kickstarter! Just a reminder, if you have purchase questions on Casting Shadows: Deluxe Bundle (Kickstarter Special Edition) game, how to buy online at The Game Steward or just need game advice, please contact us at The Game Steward.","brand":"Unstable Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41726661132440,"sku":"KS001240A","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1915\/6645\/products\/casting-shadows-deluxe-bundle-kickstarter-pre-order-special-kickstarter-board-game-unstable-games-41960911896728.png?v=1666735962"},{"product_id":"casting-shadows-exclusives-bundle-kickstarter-edition-board-game","title":"Casting Shadows: Exclusives Bundle (Kickstarter Pre-Order Special)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"site-header__logo-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1618\/8849\/files\/Gamestewardlogo_WEB_RGB_20.png\" alt=\"The Game Steward\" itemprop=\"logo\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreorder:\u003c\/b\u003e Expected Delivery 2026-07-31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.73\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Avg Player Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 to 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split00 --\u003e\u003cb\u003eContent Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Kickstarter Exclusive Casting Shadows: Exclusives Bundle Board Game by Unstable Games. Includes Kickstarter Exclusive Edition core game, KS Exclusive Lucky Skipper and Lucky the Unstable Standee Set, and KS Exclusive Lucky Skipper and Lucky the Unstable Vinyl Figure Set. Please note: unless otherwise stated paid add ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore a dark, enchanting world and battle your opponents in this 2-4 player turn-based competitive strategic board game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the game, you'll collect resources, learn new spells, summon a companion, and - if you're lucky - unlock your Shadow Form, all in the quest to become the ultimate Shadow Caster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last player standing after this supernatural showdown wins the game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kickstarter Exclusive Edition comes with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Casting Shadows Base Game in Kickstarter Exclusive Edition Box with alternate art, a magnetic box upgrade, and a removable sleeve with the standard edition art. The box is upgraded to accomodate sleeved cards as well as cards and components in the Ice Storm Expansion Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2 Kickstarter Exclusive Player Boards (Iris Papillon \/ Iris The Obscure; Tusk Swiftwave \/ Tusk The Tidemaster)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 3 Kickstarter Exclusive Hex Tiles (Glimmering Woods; Coral Ridge; Crystal Crypt)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 15 Kickstarter Exclusive standard-sized cards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Kickstarter Exclusive Companions (Vital Shroom; Dark Flutter; Lil' Shadow; Hammerhead Harvester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Kickstarter Exclusive Resource cards (Purple Orb; 2 Shadow Fragment; Purple Gem)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Kickstarter Exclusive Attack Spells (Coral Katana; Venomous Strike; Warp Drop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Kickstarter Exclusive Conversion Spells (Gem Alchemy; Orb Alchemy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Kickstarter Exclusive Counterspells (Worst Curse; Unexpected Attack; Fly Away!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe're glad to back campaigns to bring you games like Casting Shadows: Exclusives Bundle Kickstarter Game to buy online at TheGameSteward. 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