
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,587
- BGG rating
- 7.4
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1–4 players90 min2018

Rules assistance for Dark Tales: Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood
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Dark Tales: Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood is an expansion for Dark Tales released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Pierluca Zizzi and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
The card game Dark Tales is inspired by classic fairy tales, retold in a dark style. Correspondingly, the land of Dark Tales is populated by disturbing creatures and sinister characters, and the interaction between cards and magic items is the key to success: A character, event, or sword used at the right time can determine the fate of the game! Thanks to the many setting cards, the items you collect change their power from game to game. This game combines Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood versions of Dark Tales in one box.
Dark Tales: Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood 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 Dark Tales: Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood 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 Dark Tales: Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood for ages 14 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 Tales: Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood 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.
Dark Tales: Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 Tales: Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood are: Pierluca Zizzi. 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 Tales: Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood as an expansion for Dark Tales. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dark Tales to use it. Check that your edition of Dark Tales is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.