Dark Domains

Laboratory H, Mr. B Games · Board game · 2019
2–5 · best 4 120 min Weight 3.0/5
8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
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8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
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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.

Rules videos

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Best player count

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2–5 players
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4 BEST
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Game details

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Theme: Villainy
Publisher Laboratory H, Mr. B Games
Designer Carla Horger, Jeff Horger, Joseph Roush, William Baldwin (I)
Artist Jonathan Elliott

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59want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
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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