What languages are available?
The game itself has no text and the only element that is language-dependent is the rule book. The printed rule book comes in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish – you can choose your preference in the Pledge Manager. We are striving to offer additional language options via a translated PDF rule for download, such as Polish, Ukrainian, etc. We are still looking for proof-readers for machine-translated versions of the rule books so we can offer them in more languages. If you want to volunteer, please reach out to us ([email protected]).
Last updated: October 21, 2025 06:48
Is this game for kids or adults?
The game is not a “kids game” but works well as a “family game”. It requires strategy, good cooperation in the team and poses challenge to defeat the embosses. However, the game is very accessible and lighthearted so you can play it with a group of adults in a game night but also with kids (together with the parents who can help them). As Jazz, a reviewer from Everything Board Games put it: “What is surprising is that it is easy enough for a 6-year old to learn but engaging enough for adults. Impressions were all positive”. We got very positive feedback from various age groups.
Last updated: October 21, 2025 06:50
Is this game similar to … (Avel, Karak, HeroQuest, Andor, Pandemic, Gloomhaven, etc.)?
Reviewers have compared aspects of the game to Avel, Pandemic, Cthulhu: death may die, Horrified, Eldritch Horror and others. Lord of Loot features many common features that are characteristic for the fantasy genre, such as character building, a character can equip weapons (in the right and left hand), a health bar, a limited inventory (backpack, chest, etc.) that you will also find in various versions in games of the genre, like Avel, Karak, Hero Quest, etc. and many fantasy computer games (even in Minecraft you can hold a sword and shield in your hands and have a health bar and a limited inventory). The dice mechanics (rolled shields counter rolled swords) is very straight-forward and common to many games in the genre – back to classics like HeroQuest. Additionally, you will find many unique things in Lord of Loot, for example you can learn magic spells and add them to your spell book. To cast such a spell you need to combine special ingredients to unleash powerful magic. Check out the campaign page, the how-to-play video, playthroughs, etc. to get a more impression of the game. Long story short: If you like fantasy games like Avel, Karak, Andor, Gloomhaven, etc. or cooperative games like Pandemic, Horrified, Eldritch Horror, etc. there is a good chance you will like Lord of Loot as well �
Last updated: October 21, 2025 06:50
Does it include a campaign?
No. The game is designed as an accessible one-off (but very replayable) game for a game night, that can be set up in 5 minutes, explained in 5 minutes (and during play) and lasts 60-90 minutes so you can play it in a game night with a good glass of wine, and everyone has fun. The game is very replayable due to the different embosses and their unique quests, the asymmetric heroes and the modular game board. That what we had in mind when we developed this game. There are many great campaign fantasy games out there (like Oathsworn, Gloomhaven, etc.) but often enough I do not have a chance to get a group together to play them, while on the other hand I have a quite a lot of shorter game nights where we play games that last 1-2h and can be explained easily - but are still deep enough to be exciting. This is what we developed Lord of Loot for.
Last updated: October 21, 2025 06:50
Does it play solo well?
Yes! It offers a solo mode and reviewers noted they enjoyed it.
Last updated: October 21, 2025 06:50
Is the game difficult?
In its standard setup the game is challenging, so you might need multiple attempts to defeat the endbosses – so it feels like a real achievement if you made it. The game offers options to adjust the difficulty, though. So, you can make it easier (e.g., if you struggle to win or play with kids) and you can make it harder for the extra challenge. E.g., the endbosses have different difficulties (easy, medium, hard) and you can adjust the monster card deck to adjust the difficulty.
Last updated: October 21, 2025 06:50
I have put down $1 for the pre-launch VIP offer. Where is my Metal Token?
Please note if you have participated in the pre-launch VIP offer, your bonus item (the Custom Metal Ring) might not show up in the Pledge Manager, but it will be added to your shipment without any further action required from your side. Please do not purchase it again in the Pledge Manager, since the game only supports one Metal Token.
Last updated: February 03, 2026 08:15
I have pledged during the Early-Bird offer. Where is my sparkling die?
Please note if you have pledged during the first 3 days, your Early-Bird bonus (the upgrade to the sparkling D12 die) might not show up in the Pledge Manager, but it will be added to your shipment without any further action required from your side.
Last updated: February 03, 2026 08:17
I have upgraded my pledge during the last days of the campaign following the upgrade incentive. Why are my monster cards not there?
Please note if you have upgraded your pledge during the last days of the campaign following our upgrade incentive announcement, your bonus item (the blue monster cards) should show up in the Pledge Manager, as a free addon.
Last updated: February 03, 2026 08:20
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