
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,654
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Abduction
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1998

2004
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Army of Darkness Card Game is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by George Vasilakos and M. Alexander Jurkat and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Find the Necromonicon. Recite the words. Dispel the evil. Simple, right? Take 2 to 4 of your “friends” and save the world, while trying to stop each other from doing it first. With awesome images and quotes from the movie, this fast-paced game can be played in 30-45 minutes and brings much laughter to a dull evening. This is a stand-alone, non-collectible card game for Ages 12 and up. (From the website) Players may choose to be Ash, Sheila, Arthur, or Henry (each with different capabilities in the game) and battle each other over the Necronomicon. These player cards are two-sided so that you can be Evil Ash for example during the game, too. The game uses Allies, Items, and Monsters to play off the action of the movie. For example there are Deadites, boomsticks (shotguns), Death Coaster (Ash’s modified car), etc.
Army of Darkness Card Game 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 Army of Darkness Card Game is 30 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 Army of Darkness Card Game 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.
Army of Darkness Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Army of Darkness Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Army of Darkness Card Game are: George Vasilakos and M. Alexander Jurkat. 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 Army of Darkness Card Game 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.