# Folklore: The Affliction

Folklore: The Affliction is a board game for 1–5 players. It plays in 90–120 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 4. It is rated 8.1 out of 10 by 8 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $86.12 (United States).

- **Players:** 1–5 (best with 4)
- **Playing time:** 90–120 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 3.7 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2017
- **Categories:** Exploration, Miniatures, Adventure, Horror, Fantasy
- **Mechanics:** Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Events, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers, Solo / Solitaire Game, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, Role Playing, Storytelling, Action Points
- **Ludoya rating:** 8.1 out of 10, from 8 reviews
- **Owned by:** 17 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 37
- **Unique players:** 24

**Designers:** Nick Blain, Will Donovan

**Artists:** Jason Engle, Stephen Gibson, Henning Ludvigsen

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alphaspel | 649 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/356756-folklore-the-affliction |
| Games Empire | 107.99 $ | https://gamesempire.com.au/products/folkloretheaffliction |
| Curiosity Shop | 70 € | https://www.thecuriosityshop.es/products/folklore-the-affliction-segunda-mano |

## Expansions

- [Folklore: The Affliction – Dark Tales Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-dark-tales-expansion)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Fall of the Spire](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-fall-of-the-spire)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – World Events](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-world-events)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Crafting & Recipes Card Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-crafting-and-recipes-card-pack)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Equipment Card Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-equipment-card-pack)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Ghost Miniatures Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-ghost-miniatures-pack)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Demons & Dark Artifacts](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-demons-and-dark-artifacts)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Folklore Shadow Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-folklore-shadow-pack)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Missing Card Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-missing-card-pack)
- [AME: the Corrupted Affliction Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ame-the-corrupted-affliction-pack)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Farmer Bundle](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-farmer-bundle)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Adventure Creation Kit](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-adventure-creation-kit)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Dark Tales Expansion: Wanted Rumor Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-dark-tales-expansion-wanted-rumor-card)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Huntress Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-huntress-promo-card)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Soothsayer Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-soothsayer-promo-card)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Shield-Maiden Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-shield-maiden-promo-card)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Acrobat Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-acrobat-promo-card)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Spectral Fox Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-spectral-fox-promo-card)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Transformed Sage Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-transformed-sage-promo-card)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Faery Wisp Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-faery-wisp-promo-card)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Giant Scorpion Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-giant-scorpion-promo-card)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Warrior Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-warrior-promo-card)
- [Folklore: The Affliction – Dark Tales Expansion: Return to Spice Tower Rumor Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction-dark-tales-expansion-return-to-spice-tower-rumor-card)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/folklore-the-affliction)
- [Folklore: The Affliction in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/folklore-the-affliction)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159504)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._