How many players is Darkest Night?

Darkest Night plays with 1–4 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Darkest Night take to play?

A game of Darkest Night takes 150 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Darkest Night any good?

Darkest Night rates 7.1/10 from 987 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / fantasy game built around cooperative game, dice rolling, variable player powers.

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Darkest Night (2012)

1–4 players · 150 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players: 1–4
Play time: 150 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.1/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 12+ who like adventure games — medium complexity, plays in 150 min.

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About Darkest Night

Evil has won. Now it's up to the last remnants of Good to make their stand.

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Adventure Fantasy Horror

Mechanics: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Jeremy Lennert

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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Darkest Night FAQ

How many players is Darkest Night?: Darkest Night plays with 1–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Darkest Night take to play?: A game of Darkest Night takes 150 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Darkest Night any good?: Darkest Night rates 7.1/10 from 987 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / fantasy game built around cooperative game, dice rolling, variable player powers.