The Banishing cover
2017BGG rank #6,970

The Banishing

by Sean Rumble · WizKids (I)

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Players3–5
Time45m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is The Banishing?

Description from the publisher: A dark void has opened, and undead creatures are attempting to enter our world. You have come together as guardians who must work together to force the undead back through the void. However, the longer it takes, the stronger the undead become, threatening to overwhelm all. In The Banishing, players collect cards from the Void to form melds to cast unique spells and effects in an effort to complete the ritual of Banishing, which will hurl the undead back through the Void. Players must work together to create those melds, as well as to protect and heal each other from attacks by the undead in order to succeed.

How it plays

Mechanics

Cooperative GameHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet CollectionVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

Card Game

Questions players ask

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in The Banishing?
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