8.3
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Ludopedia
7.5
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Fans of dark fantasy and strategy with a twist of treachery will love Dark Domains. The game blends worker placement and dice rolling in a unique theme where you play as the villain.
Highlights
- Immersive villainy theme
- Strategic and interactive mechanics
- Unpredictable tarot events
Keep in mind
- Extensive language dependency
- Long playtime (2h)
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Dark Domains, you’re a city leader with a dark secret: you actually serve the Necromancer and aim to turn your lands into a realm of darkness. The game blends worker placement and dice rolling in a fantasy theme where the goal is to accumulate skulls — the measure of your evil. Use your minions, monsters, and magic to spread corruption while trying to disguise your intentions from the heroes of the Torin Company, who are always ready to foil your plans. Tarot cards add unpredictable events each turn, keeping the tension high. Get ready for a strategic battle between good and evil, where betrayal and subterfuge are your best weapons.
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Best player count
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Laboratory H, Mr. B Games
Designer
Carla Horger, Jeff Horger, Joseph Roush, William Baldwin (I)
Artist
Jonathan Elliott
Community
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984owners
370wishlist
59want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
2 to 5 players, ideal for medium-sized groups.
What’s the average playtime?
Around 2 hours, depending on the number of players.
Is it hard to learn?
It has a moderate learning curve, but the mechanics become intuitive after a few rounds.
Does it need translation?
Yes, the game has a lot of text and requires translation to play in non-English languages.
Who is it recommended for?
Fans of strategic games with dark fantasy and villainy themes.
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