Sanctum [Board Game]

Unleash your inner hero and conquer the darkness in Sanctum

Embark on an epic adventure with Sanctum, a thrilling competitive strategy board game for 2-4 players, inspired by the heart-pounding hack-and-slash RPG video games like Diablo. Published by Czech Games Edition, Sanctum transports you to a dark fantasy world where you take on the role of one of four unique heroes—the Huntress, Outlaw, Slayer, or Dancer—each with distinct skills and motivations. Your quest: to battle through hordes of demons, gather powerful loot, and prepare for an ultimate showdown against the fearsome Demon Lord, Malghazar.

In Sanctum, players journey through the fallen city, upgrading equipment and honing combat tactics to face increasingly brutal challenges. The deceptively simple dice-rolling mechanic hides a deep tactical core—strategic gear selection and skill upgrades are key to surviving the perilous lands. Choose your actions wisely: move to engage demons, fight to slay them and claim their loot, or rest to equip gear and recharge for the battles ahead. Each decision shapes your hero’s path, from selecting which demons to confront (each tied to specific skill upgrades) to unlocking powerful abilities that transform your playstyle.

Though competitive, Sanctum focuses on the race to glory rather than direct conflict. Compete to outpace your rivals, claim exclusive achievements, and be the first to reach and defeat the Demon Lord. Only one hero will restore Sanctum to its former splendor—but multiple can survive the fight, making every game a tense and thrilling race. With high-quality components, including detailed miniatures, vibrant artwork, and a modular game board, Sanctum immerses you in its dark fantasy world.
Perfect for fans of Diablo-esque gameplay, Sanctum offers brisk gameplay (60-120 minutes) with overlapping turns to minimize downtime, though it shines brightest with 2-3 players. Official solitaire rules are also available for solo adventurers. Whether you’re drawn to strategic depth, immersive storytelling, or the thrill of slaying demons, Sanctum delivers a loot-filled, action-packed experience.

Components:  
-4 player boards  
-4 hero miniatures  
-84 demon/item cards  
-51 Demon Lord cards  
-24 wooden dice  
-85+ plastic tokens (stamina, focus, hits)  
-84 plastic gem tokens  
-18 potion tiles, 12 skill tiles, 12 achievement tiles, and more  
-1 rulebook and 4 quick-reference sheets

Details:  
-Players: 2-4 (solo mode available via downloadable rules)  
-Age: 12+  
-Playtime: 60-120 minutes  
-Designer: Filip Neduk  
-Publisher: Czech Games Edition