In this unique strategic card game set in ancient Northern Europe, druids battle for control of powerful artifacts. It's a simultaneous action game where players play an increasing number of colored cards to claim unclaimed artifacts and relics. It's a fun and complex game that tests your prediction, observation, and thinking skills. The game spans six rounds. In each round, players aim to get cards that earn end - game points and special abilities. The goal is to score the most points at the end. Each round has four phases. First, players place three colored cards face - down in front of them and then reveal them. Next, they place two more cards face - down and reveal them, followed by one final card. After that, there's a resolution phase to decide who gets the artifacts based on dominant and sub - dominant colors. Players use the same 15 - card hand throughout the game, with five colors and three cards of each color. Played cards return to the hand at the end of the round. An artifact goes to the player with the most cards matching its dominant color, or the sub - dominant color in case of a tie. The game ends after six rounds, and the winner is the one with the most points, determined by set types and gem relics. Suitable for 2 - 5 players, takes 20 - 30 minutes, and is for ages 8 and up. Features include Area Majority / Influence, Set Collection, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
To play Darkness, gather 2 to 5 players aged 8 or older. You'll need about 20 to 30 minutes for a game. Each player starts with a hand of 15 cards, with five different colors and three cards of each color. The game has six rounds, and each round is divided into four phases. In the first phase, place three colored cards from your hand face - down in front of you and then reveal them. Next, place two more cards face - down and reveal them, and then do the same with one final card. After all cards are revealed, it's the resolution phase. Look at the dominant and sub - dominant colors on each artifact card. The player who played the most cards matching the dominant color gets the artifact. If there's a tie, the player with the most cards matching the sub - dominant color wins it. Try to predict what other players are going for and collect sets to score points. Remember, once a card is played in a round, it goes back to your hand at the end of the round and can be used again. The game ends after six rounds, and the player with the most points wins. Keep your cards clean and organized. If they get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Store the cards in a cool, dry place to prevent damage.
