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Dark Blades
Standard Games and Publications, Ltd. · 1986
2–8120 min12+ yrs2.4/5 complexity6.7 BGG#17.137 BGG258CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Dark Blades?
Dark Blades is part of the Cry Havoc series of games. It adds a fantasy element to the system by including mythical beasts and magic.
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Dark Blades is part of the Cry Havoc series of games. It adds a fantasy element to the system by including mythical beasts and magic.
Contents:
Over 200 double-sided counters
2 combat maps
An Island map for campaign use
24 spell cards
40 page rulebook with 4 scenarios
2 Quick reference sheets
Beginner's guide
Part of the Cry Havoc series.
game anatomy
Complexity2.4 / 5
BGG rating6.7 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120 min
Players
2–8
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#17.137
from Trișache · verified
Frequently asked questions
Q1How much does Dark Blades cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Dark Blades cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Dark Blades?
Dark Blades is a fantasy game, for 2–8 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Dark Blades — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Dark Blades support?
Dark Blades is played by 2–8 players.
Q5How long does a game of Dark Blades take?
A game of Dark Blades takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Dark Blades for?
Dark Blades is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Dark Blades?
Dark Blades has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.4 out of 5.
Right now, none of the shops we track sells Dark Blades new.
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