In the Ashes

A solo-focused dark fantasy adventure played entirely within a book using only a pencil (or pen). Players progress through an epic, fully replayable campaign by drawing and marking pages to move, track health and status, record loot, and resolve controlled-random events embedded in the book. Tactical combat uses action cards and combo systems, character advancement unlocks new disciplines and abilities, and boss encounters feature unique mechanics. Scenarios present narrative choices, hidden visual clues that grant bonuses, and a built-in tutorial that teaches rules as the story unfolds. Designed for quick setup and portable play, sessions range from a few minutes to several hours without need for miniatures, dice, or additional components.

Players: 1
Playing time: 5–1000 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: 2.2 / 5

8.1 on LudoyaMedievalAdventureLine DrawingNarrative Choice / ParagraphMovement Points

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About the game

Design: Pablo Aguilera
Art: Álex Santaló
Jesús Gonzalo
Darío Pérez

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179
Plays logged: 45
Players: 58m 48s
Average play: 102
In collections: 4
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8.1/10

from 30 Ludoya reviews

Jan Solo8.0
Para lo que ofrece es prácticamente perfecto. Un juego contenido exclusivamente en un libro. Muy bueno.
Benjamín Amorín9.0
A completely masterpiece!
Xisco10.0
Una creacion magnífica, divertida, inmersiva, con mecánicas sencillas, es una obra maestra que abre un nuevo camino a los librojuegos, se merece un 11 sobre 10.