Aye, Dark Overlord! The Red Box

asmodee, Black Monk, Delta Vision Publishing · Board game · 2005
4–16 · best 5 30 min Weight 1.3/5
5.8 rating Ludopedia
5.8 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 16.08
5.8 rating Ludopedia
5.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A hilarious-blame-shifting-chaos-fest that is perfect for social-heavy game nights!

Highlights
  • Fast-paced-fun
  • Great for large groups
  • Easy to learn
Keep in mind
  • Requires players who enjoy acting
  • High-energy-environment-needed
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Ever had a moment where everything goes wrong and your only option is to point the finger at your buddy? Welcome to 'Aye, Dark Overlord!' where-that is exactly the goal! You find yourselves in a hilarious-yet-terrifying-situation: the mighty Dark Overlord, Rigor Mortis, is absolutely livid because yet another mission has ended in total disaster. As his lowly goblin servants, you are all kneeling before his throne, desperately trying to explain why things went south. But here is the catch: you aren' de't trying to tell the truth; you're trying to survive! The gameplay revolves around-blame-shifting and creative storytelling. Your mission is to weave elaborate lies and cast suspicion on your fellow goblins to avoid the-overlord's wrath. It is a game of acting, bluffing, and pure-unadulter-chaos. If you enjoy social deduction games mixed with high-fantasy humor and don't mind a bit of-friendly-betrayal, this is a must-have for your next game night. It is fast-paced, easy to pick up, and guaranteed to turn your friends into the most convincing liars you've ever met!

Best player count

BGG community vote

4–16 players
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 BEST
7 REC
8 REC
9 OK
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Comic Books: Rigor Mortis Creatures: Goblins Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Mechanism: Storytelling Card Game Series: Fantasy Flight Silver Line Theme: Villainy
Publisher asmodee, Black Monk, Delta Vision Publishing, El Dragón Azul, Edge Entertainment, Fantasmagoria, Fantasy Flight Games, Galápagos Jogos, Giochi Uniti, HeidelBÄR Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World, Pegasus Spiele, Pendragon Game Studio, Silver Stars Publishing, Smart Ltd, Stratelibri, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Truant Spiele, Ubik, Ulisses Spiele, Ігрова Майстерня
Designer Chiara Ferlito, Fabrizio Bonifacio, Massimiliano Enrico, Riccardo Crosa, Tim Uren
Artist Riccardo Crosa

Community

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6,764owners
432wishlist
58want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How long does a session last?
Very fast! Expect about 15 to 30 minutes per game, making it perfect for quick-fire-fun.
Is there a steep learning curve?
Not at all. It's designed to be picked up in minutes so the fun can start immediately.
What is the player count-sweet spot?
While it supports up to 16, it's most chaotic and fun with groups of 6 to 10 players.
Do I need to be good at acting?
Nope! Being a terrible actor often makes the-game even more hilarious.
What's the deal with the Red and Green boxes?
The Red Box is the core game, while the Green Box can be played standalone or used as an expansion.

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