Four Against Darkness

Ganesha Games, Black Book Éditions, CreateSpace · Board game · 2016
7.9 Ludopedia 7.5 BGG 1 · best 1 Solo 45–75 min Weight 2.1/5
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7.9 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you crave the thrill of solo dungeon crawling, Four Against Darkness is a fantastic pick! It's pure adventure with resource management and a touch of luck.

Highlights
  • Immersive dungeon exploration
  • Simple and direct system
  • High replayability
  • Tense resource management
Keep in mind
  • Luck dependent
  • No miniatures needed
  • Requires book reading
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Grab your pencil and paper, solo adventurer! Four Against Darkness throws you headfirst into randomly generated dungeons, where luck and your decisions shape every step. You command a party of four heroes, chosen from the classic classes every fantasy fan knows – warrior, wizard, rogue, and so on. The book is your guide and map: upon entering each room, you roll dice and consult tables to discover what awaits you. Monsters in sight? Time to draw your weapons (or spells!) and hope to survive. Managing resources like hit points, spells, and equipment is crucial, as is keeping an eye out for treasures, traps, and even unexpected quests that might arise. Your heroes gain experience and level up, but the journey is arduous, and death is a constant companion. Forget miniatures and traditional role-playing; here, the focus is pure, raw adventure, with a straightforward system that uses only the book, dice, and your notepad. It's an immersive and challenging experience, perfect for those who enjoy exploring dungeons without needing company, but make no mistake: the difficulty is real, and every decision counts towards your party's survival. The Brazilian edition brings this complete experience for you to adventure at your own pace, uncovering the secrets of the depths.

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Best player count

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Category: Dungeon Crawler Game: Four Against Darkness Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Players: Solitaire Only Games
Publisher Ganesha Games, Black Book Éditions, CreateSpace, FoxGames, MS Edizioni, Rawstone, RetroPunk Game Design, System Matters Verlag
Designer Andrea Sfiligoi
Artist Andrea Sfiligoi, Heather Shinn, Jack Badashski, Joe M. Woiak, Sławomir Bejda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can play?
Four Against Darkness is designed for one player (solo). You control a party of four heroes by yourself.
How long does a game session take?
A game session typically takes between 45 and 75 minutes, depending on your reading speed and dice rolls.
Do I need many components to play?
No! You only need the game book, a pencil, two six-sided dice, and grid paper. No expensive miniatures here!
Is the game difficult?
Yes, the game can be quite challenging! Your party's survival heavily relies on your decisions and a bit of luck with the dice rolls.
Is this an RPG?
It has RPG elements, like character classes and progression, but it's more focused on dungeon crawling and tactical combat, without needing a Game Master.
What does "Print & Play" mean?
It means you can buy the game in digital format (PDF) and print the necessary components at home, which usually makes it more accessible.

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