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Terraforming Darkness

Terraforming Darkness

3DARTLAB · 2020
1–545–60 min12+ yrs8.0 BGG6Co-op
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After a nuclear war Earth’s biosphere collapsed and each nation sent away their last survivals with a fleet of colony ships to the only system in range with Earth -like planets.

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Terraforming Darkness box art
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After a nuclear war Earth’s biosphere collapsed and each nation sent away their last survivals with a fleet of colony ships to the only system in range with Earth -like planets. A hidden system filled with dark matter captured the fleet during flight by gravity. Now there are no other options left as to colonise this system without working scanners because of the nebula all around.

You control one of these fleets. You have to setup coalitions or try to claim entire planets yourself. Every decision you make will influence the survival of all. Take good care while mining deep, under the surface something horrifying is lurking…

In this game you have to decide how much scout and colony ships you going to spend to discover new planets, when you will start colonising them as well as how to connect them and how deep you will mine. If you mine deeper into the planet’s crust you may find giant amounts of resources. You may find horrible things as well. You will have to make a lot of thrilling decisions about risking everything to win the game or at least to barely survive. It may appear simple and minimalistic but the game experience is deep and intense.

—description from the designer

game anatomy
BGG rating8.0 / 10
Vibe
Co-op
Play time
45–60 min
Players
1–5
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Terraforming Darkness?
Terraforming Darkness is a science fiction game, for 1–5 players, taking ~45–60 minutes, featuring alliances. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Terraforming Darkness — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Terraforming Darkness support?
Terraforming Darkness is played by 1–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Terraforming Darkness take?
A game of Terraforming Darkness takes about 45–60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Terraforming Darkness for?
Terraforming Darkness is recommended from age 12.
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