
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Darkness Within: Age of Fantasy – Narrative Campaign
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2021

2017
Rules assistance for Age of Fantasy
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Age of Fantasy is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players and 60–90 minutes per game. It was designed by OnePageAnon and Gaetano Ferrara and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
Age of Fantasy is a single-page miniatures game set in a fantasy world, which is played using 28mm miniatures on round bases. The game mechanics are designed to be easy to learn but hard to master, bringing engaging battles for new players and veterans alike.
Age of Fantasy supports 2–4 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 Age of Fantasy is 60–90 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.
Age of Fantasy has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Age of Fantasy belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling. 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 Age of Fantasy are: OnePageAnon and Gaetano Ferrara. 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 Age of Fantasy 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.