{"title":"Escape The Dark Castle","description":"\u003cp\u003eI design and make accessories for Escape the Dark Castle, the cooperative retro-fantasy dungeon escape game. My custom MDF accessories are crafted to match the game's atmospheric, hand-drawn aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"escape-the-dark-castle-character-player-board-card-holder","title":"Escape The Dark Castle - Character Player Board - Card Holder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Castle is Dark. Your Board Doesn't Have to Be.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery second counts when you're escaping the Dark Castle. This layered character player board keeps your character card elevated for easy visibility, your items close at hand, and your plague firmly tracked — so you can focus on surviving the next chapter, not searching for your components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevated character card slot for improved visibility during play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x item card slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlague tracking slots with 2x black wooden cubes included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife counter slot — fits both the standard pad and the collector's edition tracker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all Escape The Dark Castle expansions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits comfortably inside the collector's box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted from high-quality painted MDF in The Board Viking signature black and white satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 12.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 0.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eListing is for the player board and 2x tracking cubes only. The game and accessories shown in images are for illustration purposes and are not included in the sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Board Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53928059109703,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/0919\/4567\/files\/20251004_175225_0000.png?v=1778943341"},{"product_id":"escape-the-dark-castle-character-player-board-v2","title":"Escape The Dark Castle — Character Player Board V2 (Solo Play)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Castle Does Not Forgive the Unprepared.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery torch flickers. Every corridor hides something worse than the last. The last thing you need is a scattered mess of cards and cubes pulling you out of the moment. This \u003cstrong\u003eV2 Character Player Board\u003c\/strong\u003e is the expanded evolution of my original single-prisoner board — built bigger, built better, and built to track two prisoners through every grim chapter of \u003cstrong\u003eEscape The Dark Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want the compact single-prisoner version, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/escape-the-dark-castle-character-player-board-card-holder\"\u003esee the V1 board here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with all expansions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's New in V2\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracks \u003cstrong\u003etwo prisoners\u003c\/strong\u003e simultaneously — ideal for solo runs managing multiple characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded \u003cstrong\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Plague\u003c\/strong\u003e tracking with 6× black wooden cubes (vs. 2 in V1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated \u003cstrong\u003eitem dice wells\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep rolls contained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated slot for the prisoner turn \u003ca href=\"\/products\/escape-the-dark-castle-you-token-character-turn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'YOU' Token\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger footprint for a more complete play station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFull Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevates your character card so traits are always visible when the castle demands a roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds prisoner item cards within reach — no more hunting across the table mid-chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered MDF construction with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Board Viking signature black and white satin finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and playtested for personal use first — \u003cem\u003e\"Forged For Myself, Shared With You\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× V2 Character Player Board (MDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6× Black wooden tracking cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 25.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 0.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eListing is for the player board and 6 tracking cubes only. The game and all other accessories shown in images are for illustration purposes and are not included in the sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Board Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54293604860231,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/0919\/4567\/files\/Untitleddesign_20260620_135932_0000.png?v=1783253829"},{"product_id":"escape-the-dark-castle-you-token-character-turn","title":"Escape The Dark Castle — Character Turn 'YOU' Token","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMark Your Turn. Own the Dark.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the depths of the castle, every decision matters — and knowing whose turn it is shouldn't slow you down. This premium MDF \u003cstrong\u003e'YOU' Token\u003c\/strong\u003e is purpose-built for \u003cstrong\u003eEscape The Dark Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you a clean, tactile way to track your character's turn choice across every grim chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs perfectly with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/escape-the-dark-castle-character-player-board-v2\"\u003eV2 Character Player Board\u003c\/a\u003e, which has a dedicated slot designed specifically for this token.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted from premium quality MDF with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Board Viking signature black  satin finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and tactile — sits cleanly on the table or slots into the V2 player board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a \u003cstrong\u003eblack drawstring pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and playtested for personal use first — \u003cem\u003e\"Forged For Myself, Shared With You\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 'YOU' Token (MDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Black drawstring pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 0.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eListing is for the token and drawstring pouch only. The game and all other accessories shown in images are for illustration purposes and are not included in the sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Board Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54293700444487,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/0919\/4567\/files\/Untitleddesign_20260620_142736_0000.png?v=1783254796"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/0919\/4567\/collections\/shopping_b319968d-8dde-46e4-84a0-dd689d1c8e10.webp?v=1778859523","url":"https:\/\/theboardviking.com\/collections\/escape-the-dark-castle.oembed","provider":"The Board Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}