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Light in the Dark
2024
Rules assistance for Light in the Dark
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 15–30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Light in the Dark
For 1 player
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Light in the Dark is a board game released in 2024 for 1 player, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Kai Starck and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Modular Board, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
In Light in the Dark, you are a plague doctor on a mission to heal a region from the plague while fighting monsters and bandits. Complete quests and gain powerful abilities to overcome increasingly difficult challenges. Welcome to Light in the Dark, the solo dungeon crawler board game where you take on the role of a courageous plague doctor, on a quest to heal a region afflicted by the deadly plague. The journey ahead won’t be easy, as you’ll face fierce monsters and dangerous bandits who are determined to stop you. You’ll need to use all of your skills and resources to complete challenging quests that will put your strategic thinking to the test. Whether it’s finding a rare herb or curing the sick, each task will bring its own unique set of obstacles and rewards. As you progress through the game, you’ll level up your skills that will help you overcome even the toughest challenges. But beware, as the stakes get higher, so do the risks. Stay vigilant and keep your wits about you as you venture deeper into the darkness. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Light in the DarkenArchona Games2024
Designers
Publishers
- Archona Games
Questions and answers
Light in the Dark 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 Light in the Dark is 15–30 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 Light in the Dark for ages 13 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.
Light in the Dark has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Light in the Dark belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Modular Board, 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 Light in the Dark are: Kai Starck. 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 Light in the Dark 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.