One for Sorrow
An Ancient Rhyme, a Race Against Time
Winner of the following categories in Board Game Geek's 2025 In-Hand Game Design Contest.
- Best Solo Game
- Most Visually Appealing
- Best Graphic Design for Visually Impaired Players
- Best Use of Theme
Introduction
Long ago, the Magpies stole a precious, shiny artefact from the Spectre of Sorrows. Now the Spectre is back for revenge. It seeks to curse and destroy the forest and the Magpies within.
Your task, as one of the ancient cunning folk, is to wrangle the Magpies back into order, harnessing their power to banish the Spectre and defend the forest. But beware – the Spectre’s wrath spreads with every move, bringing ruin closer. If the forest falls, all is lost.
Will your Magpies triumph over the Spectre of Sorrows, or will its relentless fury destroythe forest?
Objective
Arrange all 13 Magpies in sequential order (1 to 13) towards the top before the Spectre of Sorrows destroys the forest. At the end of the game, count the stars on the left-hand side of each card to calculate your score.
One for Sorrow is an in-hand game requiring no table or surface.
- PlayersSolo
- Playtime15 mins
- Age14+
- Categories18 CardHand ManagementIn-handPnPSolo / Solitaire GameSudden Death EndingVariable Set-up
- Tags14+18 CardIn-handSolo
