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Attack the Darkness
2013
Rules assistance for Attack the Darkness
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–8 players
- 90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Attack the Darkness
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Attack the Darkness is a board game released in 2013 for 1–8 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Alex Seagrave and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Grid Movement, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Attack the Darkness is a table-top role-playing game, a deck-building game, and a card-drafting game all rolled into one, with the focus being on fast-paced game play in a humor-infused dark fantasy setting. Using miniatures in classic table-top style, players choose from one of seven unique classes and construct a custom deck that represents their character in the game. Together they face off against the fearsome dungeon deck. Players take each action on the game board, be it fighting with sword and shield, exploring with nimble footsteps, or casting fearsome magic – whatever they want to do, each action is dictated by the cards that make up their character with no dice, reference tables, or additional rulebooks required. Designed to be simple in its components yet complex in its combinations, Attack the Darkness allows for the speed and excitement of a collectable trading card game while granting the tactics and intricacies of a table-top RPG. The game is playable with one to eight players and allows for both cooperative and competitive gaming.
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Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Protean Games
Questions and answers
Attack the Darkness supports 1–8 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 Attack the Darkness is 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.
The catalogue lists Attack the Darkness for ages 13 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.
Attack the Darkness has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Attack the Darkness belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Grid Movement, and Open Drafting. 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 Attack the Darkness are: Alex Seagrave. 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 Attack the Darkness 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.