Dark Emperor (1985)
Dark Emperor
“Dark Emperor” is a two-player board game of warfare and quest in a fantasy universe, published by Avalon Hill in 1985. The game was designed by Greg Costikyan and features artwork by James Talbot. The game has gained popularity and significance due to its engaging gameplay and lasting interest.
Game Components of Dark Emperor
The game includes a four-color mapboard, a sixteen-page rule book, two hundred cards, and various markers and tokens.
Game Setup of Dark Emperor
One player takes on the role of an evil necromancer and his vampires, while the other player takes on the role of a human king. The game begins with all countries on the map being neutral, and both players try to recruit neutral countries, magical monsters, and mercenaries to their cause.
Gameplay Mechanics of Dark Emperor
Players take turns to move their armies and use their resources to conquer countries, recruit more forces, or acquire magical artifacts. The game has a clear set of rules and is easy to learn.
Game Objective of Dark Emperor
The game has two victory conditions: the Necromancer wins if he conquers the Empire of Ahautsieron, while the Kingdom wins if the Necromancer is permanently slain by one of two magical weapons. If neither side claims an immediate victory by the end of 14 turns, the player with the most production from their kingdoms or conquered nations is the winner.
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