Dark Dealings

Dark Dealings

  • Players: 1–6 players
  • Play time: 15–20 min
  • BGG rating: 6.4

About Dark Dealings

For Overlords of evil, doom, and sorrow, life is not fair. The local races, hackneyed halflings and dullard dwarves, fail to appreciate the time and toil that goes into perverting the laws of nature and defying death itself. And now, after a few singed villages and poisoned wells, the locals are coming for you and your magical brethren. Stout Heroes of the land, mighty warriors and dexterous thieves, pious paladins and wily wizards, have banded together to bust down your gates and evict you from your dark castle. Luckily, you are in contact with Dark Masters, beings man was not meant to know. They are ready to provide you dastardly traps, potent spells, and decaying corpses for reanimation, if you can demonstrate your bravery by facing the toughest Heroes. Now it’s a competition to see which Overlord can withstand the siege. Well... you never liked your neighbors that much anyway. Dark Dealings is a quick drafting and combat game for 1-6 players. You first draft Heroes, then use them to bid for the Defenses that will eventually be their downfall. Players then take turns flipping and fighting their previously drafted Heroes. The last Overlord standing is the winner!

Released
2016
Designer
Michael D. Kelley
Age
12+
Best with
1 or 2 players (BGG community)

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Dark Dealings FAQ

How many players can play Dark Dealings?

Dark Dealings plays with 1–6 players.

What is the best player count for Dark Dealings?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Dark Dealings is best with 1 or 2 players (14 votes).

How long does Dark Dealings take to play?

A game of Dark Dealings takes 15–20 min.

What age is Dark Dealings for?

The recommended minimum age for Dark Dealings is 12+.

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