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Masters of the Night: The Dark City
- 1–5 players
- 45 min
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Masters of the Night
2021
Rules assistance for Masters of the Night
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- 60–120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.4/5
Rules assistant for Masters of the Night
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Masters of the Night is a board game released in 2021 for 1–5 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Nikolay Aslamov and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Modular Board, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
As you wake up from the rattling sounds of a train, you realise that you will soon arrive to a new place, destined to become either a new haven or a final grave for your family. No doubts, there will be new beginnings in this new city. But your current state is unsightly at best - forced to hide in a luggage car, within boxes full of dirt. All this is to protect your family until they can wake from their slumber. You all spent too much time dreaming. Years, maybe even decades. But now it is time to take matters back into your hands. Play as a member of a Vampire family, just arrived after a long journey in a new, unfamiliar city. Will you survive and establish your rule? Who are the mysterious Agents trying to stop you? Masters of the Night is a fully cooperative board game for 1 to 5 players. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Masters of the NightenAres Games, Igrology2021
- Хозяева НочиruAres Games, Fabrika Igr2023
- Masters of the NightdeAres Games, Igrology2021
- Władcy NocyplGalakta, Ares Games, Igrology2021
- Los Amos de la NocheesAres Games, Igrology, Last Level2021
- Signori della NotteitAres Games, Igrology, Pendragon Game Studio2020
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Galakta
- Pendragon Game Studio
- Ares Games
- Fabrika Igr
- Last Level
- Igrology
Questions and answers
Masters of the Night 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 Masters of the Night 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 Masters of the Night 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.
Masters of the Night has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Masters of the Night belongs to these categories: Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Modular Board, and Cooperative 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 Masters of the Night are: Nikolay Aslamov. 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 Masters of the Night 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.