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- BGG rating
- 5.9
Dark World: Dragon's Gate
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1993
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,884
- BGG rating
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Dark World: Village of Fear
1993
Rules assistance for Dark World: Village of Fear
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Dark World: Village of Fear
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Dark World: Village of Fear is a board game released in 1993 for 2–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Eàmon Bloomfield and its main mechanics are Role Playing.
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About the game
"The Warlord and his Blood Legion have captured the ancient Village of the Halflings. The Mayor and the Miller are held hostage and must be rescued; for they alone know the secret paths to the castle of Korak, Lord of CHAOS." The first of two expansions for Dark World, Village of Fear is a fantasy adventure game that features multiple 3D structures. It can be played alone or combined with Dark World and Dark World: Dragon's Gate to form an adventure campaign. Parts 4 Heroes - Adventurer,Elf, Merchant Prince,Warrior Priest 16 Monsters - Warlord,Lurker,Wolf,Karrion,2 Wererats,2 minotaurs,4 Cobrsa, 4 Hobgoblins Halfing Hostages - 1 Miller, 1 Mayor 4 hero bases 15 Monster bases 2 Hostage bases Rulebook Gameboard Buildings Meeting Hall Cottage Windmill Tavern Cottage Fortress Weapons Golden - Scimitar,Groupillion, Sea Axe,Katana Basic- Short Sword,Beaked Sword,Warhammer, Spiked Club magic items 4 keys,7 magic potions, 3 speed boots, 2 Creature control whips 1 mini lurker 1 drawbridge plotter 1 drawbridge card 4 hero base camps 25 gold coins Cards 30 Hit / Miss Cards 6 Warlord Cards 6 Sewer Cards 18 Event Cards 3 combat Dice 1 Eight sided dice 1 village cross 10 monster hit points 4 hero hit point rings
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Designers
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- Waddingtons
- Mattel, Inc.
- Canada Games Company Lmt.
- Diset S. A.
Questions and answers
Dark World: Village of Fear supports 2–5 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 World: Village of Fear 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 World: Village of Fear 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 World: Village of Fear has a complexity rating of 1.6 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 World: Village of Fear belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Role Playing. 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 World: Village of Fear are: Eàmon Bloomfield. 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 World: Village of Fear 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.