
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,923
- BGG rating
- 8.6
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- 1–2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Dark Age: Genesis
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Dark Age: Genesis is an expansion for Dark Age: Core Rules released in 2005 90 minutes per game and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Cary Parris and its main mechanics are Action Points.
Publisher Blurb: Genesis welcomes you to the world of Dark Age, where different armies and factions battle for survival against each other and the planet itself. Dark Age: Genesis is a scaleable skirmish level game based on the dark images of BROM designed for 2 or more players with approximately 10-20 models a side. The rulebook contains 150 pages of pure excitement! Imagine the harsh environments of Samaria, learn about the rise of the Forsaken and read about the rich history of the Dragyri.You will get the core rules, two comprehensive Forcelists, unit cards, templates and extensive background information... Everything you need to startplaying Dark Age. Are you ready for something dangerous?
The listed playing time for Dark Age: Genesis 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 Dark Age: Genesis 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.
Dark Age: Genesis belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Action Points. 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 Dark Age: Genesis are: Cary Parris. 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 Dark Age: Genesis as an expansion for Dark Age: Core Rules. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dark Age: Core Rules to use it. Check that your edition of Dark Age: Core Rules is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.