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Dark Romance
2025
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- 2 players
- 30–45 min
- 16+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
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Dark Romance is a board game released in 2025 for 2 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Dr. Hans Joachim Höh and Christof Schilling and its main mechanics are Race, Deduction, and Storytelling.
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About the game
Discover "Dark Romance": Unveil Love and Danger Embark on a journey into the captivating universe of "Dark Romance," a shadowy Victorian realm teeming with love and nocturnal creatures. Intriguing World Immerse yourself in a world characterized by Victorian elegance and mysterious intrigue. Players assume the roles of one of ten distinct characters, each seeking profound love or their next unsuspecting victim. Players and Duration Designed for players aged 16 and above, "Dark Romance" offers an immersive experience for 2 individuals. With the Deluxe Edition, the game can be expanded to accommodate up to 4 players. Sessions last approximately 30-45 minutes, ensuring engaging and dynamic encounters. Courting and Consequences Players engage in various dates to better understand their counterparts. Keen intuition is essential, as poor decisions may not only deter true love but could also lead to one's demise. Make your choices wisely to uncover your partner's true intentions. The Essence of the Game At the heart of the game are role and scene cards. There are five different roles to play, each with unique objectives and intentions. Scene cards guide you through dates and shared experiences, shaping compelling narratives and strategic decisions. "Dark Romance" is a rollercoaster of emotions, blending suspense, love, and danger. Prepare to test your tactical skills and embark on a unique social deduction experience. We promise a true gem for your collection! Note that the deluxe edition of Dark Romance allows for up to four players in a game. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Dark Romance supports 2 players 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 Romance is 30–45 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 Romance for ages 16 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 Romance has a complexity rating of 1.8 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 Romance belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Race, Deduction, and Storytelling. 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 Romance are: Dr. Hans Joachim Höh and Christof Schilling. 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 Romance 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.