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The Darkness Comes

The Darkness Comes

(Self-Published) · 2018
2–410–40 min8+ yrs7.3 BGG15Co-op
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A cooperative adventure game set in the 16bit era. Explore, upgrade and fight back. Games last between 10-40 min depending on the scenario. All you need is 4 dice or use a dice app (many of which can be found for free).

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A cooperative adventure game set in the 16bit era. Explore, upgrade and fight back. Games last between 10-40 min depending on the scenario. All you need is 4 dice or use a dice app (many of which can be found for free). The game contains some great little mechanics which include, random placed map tiles, allowing for a different experience each game. The random placement system (RPS) tells you where certain things in the game will appear. Enemies will move around and use special abilities triggered by dice combinations. Light fires to craft potions, by collecting items found in the world you explore. Battle great monsters and bring light into darkness!

—description from the designer

🔬 game anatomy
BGG rating7.3 / 10
Vibe
Co-op
Play time
10–40 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs

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Q3How do you play The Darkness Comes?
The Darkness Comes is a adventure game, for 2–4 players, taking ~10–40 minutes, featuring action points. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Darkness Comes — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Darkness Comes support?
The Darkness Comes is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Darkness Comes take?
A game of The Darkness Comes takes about 10–40 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Darkness Comes for?
The Darkness Comes is recommended from age 8.
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