# Quarriors! Light vs. Dark ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2014 - **BGG Rating**: 6.7 - **BGG Rank**: #5984 - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3, 4) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 2.13 / 5 - **Designers**: Eric M. Lang, Mike Elliott - **Artists**: Chris Raimo, J. Lonnee - **Publishers**: WizKids (I) - **Categories**: Dice, Fantasy, Fighting - **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Set Collection ## Verdict Quarriors! Light vs. Dark is the perfect choice for anyone who loves the thrill of dice, but wants something beyond pure luck. The 'poolbuilding' twist with dice is brilliant, turning each roll into an opportunity to upgrade your arsenal and strategies. It's a game that encourages quick thinking and adaptation, perfect for those who enjoy direct, dynamic combat with a strategic edge that makes all the difference.Exciting dice combatInnovative poolbuilding systemDynamic, adaptive strategyGreat for beginnersHigh replayabilityDice luck can be a factorDirect combat interactionRECOMMENDED ## Description In Quarriors! Light vs. Dark, you step into the shoes of a Quarrior, a mighty mystical warrior with the power to capture dangerous quarry from the untamed Wilds. To claim your rightful place as Champion, you must conjure the mysterious powers of Quiddity, cast powerful spells, and summon your creatures to battle against rivals. The game delivers the frenetic excitement of a dice battle, but with a clever 'deckbuilding' – or rather, 'poolbuilding' – twist. Players customize their dice pools throughout the game, using resources generated by their rolls to acquire stronger, more strategic dice. It's a dynamic experience where every roll can shift the tide of combat. Quarriors! Light vs. Dark can be played as a standalone game, making it perfect for newcomers to the Quarriors universe, or used as an expansion for the base game, adding even more depth and strategic options for fans. ## FAQ ### Is Quarriors! Light vs. Dark a standalone game or an expansion? It's both! You can play Quarriors! Light vs. Dark as a complete, standalone game, perfect for beginners, or integrate it with the base Quarriors! game to expand your options and strategies. ### What's the ideal player count and game length? Quarriors! Light vs. Dark is designed for 2 to 4 players, and games are quite fast, usually lasting between 30 to 45 minutes. It's ideal for a casual, action-packed gaming session. ### How complex is the game? Is it easy to learn? With a BGG weight of 2.1333/5, it's considered light to medium complexity. The rules are easy to pick up, especially if you're already familiar with 'deckbuilding' games. It's a great entry point into the genre! ### What is the 'poolbuilding' system with dice? Instead of a deck of cards, you build a 'pool' of dice! You start with basic dice, and throughout the game, you use resources to buy more powerful dice, adding them to your bag. Each turn, you draw dice from your bag and roll them, creating combos and summoning creatures for battle. ### Who is Quarriors! Light vs. Dark recommended for? If you enjoy dice games, fantasy, and direct combat, but want a strategic twist that goes beyond pure luck, this game is for you! It's excellent for those seeking a dynamic, fast-paced experience with high replayability. ### Is language dependency an issue? Not really! The game has minimal text on cards and dice, and the information is easily memorized. After a few plays, you'll be familiar with the effects, making the language barrier quite low.