- BGG rating
- 7.0
Legions of Darkness: Expansion Kit 1 – Book of Magic
- 1 player
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,836
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Legions of Darkness
2011
Rules assistance for Legions of Darkness
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- 1 player
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Legions of Darkness
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Legions of Darkness is a board game released in 2011 for 1 player, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Chris Taylor (I) and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Legions of Darkness is a solitaire, fantasy States of SiegeTM game where you must survive the relentless attacks from ghastly creatures and monsters for three days and two nights - when reinforcements arrive. You are besieged on all sides by dark legions, with limited supplies and even fewer defenders to man the walls of Highmoor Castle. Make decisions wisely where and when to attack, how to marshal your heroes, what spells to cast, and which deadly traps to build at your castle. Pray your decisions will be enough against the hordes of undead skeletal riders, the giant armored orcs, and even the fearsome dragons that you must defeat until help arrives. With a little luck and plenty of the right decisions, can you withstand the siege? Defend your castle and survive the Legions of Darkness!
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Questions and answers
Legions of Darkness 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 Legions of Darkness 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 Legions of Darkness 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.
Legions of Darkness has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Legions of Darkness belongs to these categories: Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Legions of Darkness are: Chris Taylor (I). 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 Legions of Darkness 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.