
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Dark Force Incursion: Forest Expansion
- 1 player
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020

2020
Rules assistance for Dark Force Incursion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Dark Force Incursion is a board game released in 2020 for 1 player, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Toby Lancaster and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
Dark Force Incursion is a game of war where you defend you people against a dark force that has infiltrated your land. It is a free Roll and Write game that is for one person, taking 20 to 40 minutes to play. You will need the rule book, one of the DFI maps, a six sided dice and a pencil. "Your land has been invaded by a powerful Dark Force. The speed of the invasion was frightening, and they have taken all the defensive forts in your land. In desperation you have gathered your dwindling army and now must push out to recapture these forts to secure the safety of your people and drive." —description from the designer
Dark Force Incursion supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Dark Force Incursion is 20–60 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 Dark Force Incursion for ages 10 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 Force Incursion has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Dark Force Incursion belongs to these categories: Wargame, Print & Play, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 Force Incursion are: Toby Lancaster. 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 Force Incursion 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.