Dark Mages (2016)

About this game

In a distant land covered in lush forests and bordered by hills and mountains, magicians battle mercilessly on the plains of Thärin. The end goal: to defeat all adversaries and become the Northland continent's most legendary magician. Dark Mages is a 120-card game that can be played by 2 to 8 players. It is a game of both luck and strategy that can last anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes. This game contains 8 character cards, 112 playing cards, rules and instructions, 7 polyhedron dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 and d00), and a velvet pouch.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 8.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 13 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.