Hemloch

Published 2011

Twilight has loomed for decades. Rumors of the coming sun run across the city's dark alleys and corrupted courtyards. Impromptu festivals catch like wildfire as the denizens of the dark city usher in the season of the sun. You have precious few nights of perpetual moonlight remaining to tighten your grip on the city's great districts before the moon sets – and once the sun rises, all of your deeds will come to light, and a new age will dawn on Hemloch. In Hemloch, each player has access to his own deck of minions belonging to five different factions: The Courtesans, The Darkened, The Ghouls, The Alchemists, and The Geared. Each turn, players place these minions into one of four locations in the city. Minions grant the players special abilities on their own, but playing Minions of certain factions into certain cities grants the player additional abilities. Players score points by acquiring Potions and Trinkets (which may also be used for additional abilities at the cost of points) and by placing Influence markers in the various Locations.

Designers

Hemloch

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.0/5
Year
2011
BGG Rating
6.78
BGG Rank
#7113

Frequently Asked Questions

Hemloch is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Hemloch takes about 30 minutes.
Hemloch has a complexity rating of 2.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
Hemloch has a rating of 6.78/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 337 ratings. It is ranked #7113 overall.
Hemloch was designed by John Clowdus. It was published in 2011.