When Darkness Comes

Published 2002

When Darkness Comes is a tile-based board game that combines roleplaying with boardgaming. The first core set, called The Awakening, deals with the undead (zombies, mummies, vampires, etc). The objective of the game will depend on the scenario. Some may include finding and defeating a big bad guy, finding a certain object, defusing a bomb, etc. The characters (pre-generated or created) have 7 attributes with specialized skills. That will determine the amount of dice rolled for a skill check. The mechanic for skill checks is a poker variation instead of using straight high roll. Players try to get 6 high, one pair, 3 straight, 3 of a kind, 4 straight, etc. Expansions When Darkness Comes: The Horror Within (2002) When Darkness Comes: Hell Unleashed (2002) When Darkness Comes: The Darkness Before the Dawn (2003) When Darkness Comes: The Most Dangerous Game (2003) When Darkness Comes: This Is Not Happening (2004) When Darkness Comes: The Nameless Mist (2005)

Mechanics

Co-operative Play Dice Rolling Modular Board Role Playing Roll / Spin and Move Tile Placement

Categories

Dice Horror Zombies

Designers

Kerry Breitenstein Todd Breitenstein

Publishers

Inc. Twilight Creations
When Darkness Comes

Game Info

Players
1-6 Players
Time
1.5 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.45/5
Year
2002
BGG Rating
5.57
BGG Rank
#24278
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

When Darkness Comes supports 1 to 6 players.
A typical game of When Darkness Comes takes about 90 minutes.
When Darkness Comes has a complexity rating of 2.45/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for When Darkness Comes is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
When Darkness Comes has a rating of 5.57/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 562 ratings. It is ranked #24278 overall.
When Darkness Comes was designed by Kerry Breitenstein, Todd Breitenstein. It was published in 2002.