- BGG rank
- BGG #5,037
- BGG rating
- 7.0
A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,225
- BGG rating
- 7.4
A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror
2015
Rules assistance for A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror
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A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror is a board game released in 2015 for 2–3 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jason C. Hill and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: Dark Gothic: Colonial Horror can be combined with the original Dark Gothic deck-building card game to add new mechanisms and greater variety to it, or it can be played on its own as a 2-3 player game that is fast, fun, and deadly! In Dark Gothic: Colonial Horror, each player takes on the role of a unique monster-hunting hero who collects allies and gear to aid them in their journeys while they root out evil and hunt supernatural creatures back to their lairs. Players must hunt down a series of increasingly difficult villains that are terrorizing the countryside before the land is consumed in shadows. Though the heroes must generally work cooperatively as a group to stop the villains from overwhelming the land, there can be only one top monster hunter amongst them when the dust clears and the final victory total is gathered.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Flying Frog Productions
Questions and answers
A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror supports 2–3 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror belongs to these categories: Card Game and Horror. Its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror are: Jason C. Hill. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – Colonial Horror as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.