
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,039
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Lords of Ragnarok
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Lords of Hellas: Dark Ages
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Lords of Hellas: Dark Ages is an expansion for Lords of Hellas released in 2019 for 1–5 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Adam Kwapiński and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
The Dark Ages expansion consists of multiple expansions - Poseidon, Atlantis, Hades, Hephaestus, Heroes & Monsters, and Chiron. Atlantis is designed for 5-player games and cannot be played with fewer players.
Lords of Hellas: Dark Ages supports 1–5 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 Lords of Hellas: Dark Ages is 60–120 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 Lords of Hellas: Dark Ages 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.
Lords of Hellas: Dark Ages has a complexity rating of 3.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Lords of Hellas: Dark Ages belongs to these categories: Fighting, Territory Building, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, 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 Lords of Hellas: Dark Ages are: Adam Kwapiński. 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 Lords of Hellas: Dark Ages as an expansion for Lords of Hellas. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lords of Hellas to use it. Check that your edition of Lords of Hellas is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.