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Black Angel

Black Angel

2019·Sébastien Dujardin, Xavier Georges, Alain Orban

Videos
6
Creators
5

Mostly reviews and how-to-play. Black Angel is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 2 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, and 1 unboxings.

1 - 4 players
60 - 120 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

From BoardGameGeek

Humanity, through its irresponsible behavior, has exhausted the natural resources of Earth, making it almost uninhabitable. In a burst of lucidity, pressed by the irreversible degradation of your planet, the great nations are forced to put aside their differences and share their knowledge in order to create the most vast spacecraft ever constructed. The Black Angel, the first intergalactic frigate in history, must transport the genetic heritage of humanity beyond known worlds, over a journey that is likely to last several thousand years. Her crew will be composed of only robots. Because no nation is willing to trust creation of the AI (artificial intelligence) that will control this crew to any other nation, a compromise is found: The Black Angel will be co-managed by several AIs, and the utility of each decision will be evaluated in VP (Validation Process). Players take the role of AI robots, piloting the Black Angel while engaging with alien species and fighting off ravagers. Actions are determined by cards and die rolls. Rounds continue until either of the following situations occurs: The Black Angel figurine arrives on Spes (during a Sequence B) or The Ravager card deck becomes empty (during a Sequence A). Players finish the round in progress, and then play one final round. At the end of the final round, victory points are tallied (depending on the end condition) and the player with the most victory points wins.

Black Angel

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Learn to play

Black Angel - Part 1: game set up | JLTEI8:44

Black Angel - Part 1: game set up | JLTEI

Just Let Terence Explain It

Just Let Terence Explain It

Review

Black Angel in about 3 minutes3:57

Black Angel in about 3 minutes

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3 Minute Board Games

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Solo Playthrough | Black Angel1:20:28

Solo Playthrough | Black Angel

Sir Thecos

Sir Thecos

Which Black Angel video should I watch?

Black Angel has 6 videos from 5 creators: 2 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 1 playthrough and 1 unboxing. They date from 2022 to February 2023.

To learn the rules, start with "Black Angel - Part 1: game set up | JLTEI" by Just Let Terence Explain It, which runs 9 min.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "Black Angel in about 3 minutes" by 3 Minute Board Games. To see it played, watch "Solo Playthrough | Black Angel" by Sir Thecos.

If you like it, try Carnegie, Troyes and Ginkgopolis, also by Xavier Georges, or Deus, also by Sébastien Dujardin.

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Black Angel in about 3 minutesReview3:57

Black Angel in about 3 minutes

3 Minute Board Games

3 Minute Board Games

Black Angel - Part 1: game set up | JLTEIHow to play8:44

Black Angel - Part 1: game set up | JLTEI

Just Let Terence Explain It

Just Let Terence Explain It

Solo Playthrough | Black AngelPlaythrough1:20:28

Solo Playthrough | Black Angel

Sir Thecos

Sir Thecos

Black Angel - Part 2: how to play | JLTEIHow to play22:12

Black Angel - Part 2: how to play | JLTEI

Just Let Terence Explain It

Just Let Terence Explain It

Black Angel : Review and First ImpressionsReview23:55

Black Angel : Review and First Impressions

Pecktec Games

Pecktec Games

UNBOXING BLACK ANGEL - Board Game - #indaboxUnboxing5:25

UNBOXING BLACK ANGEL - Board Game - #indabox

Stocaylus

Stocaylus

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Just Let Terence Explain It
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3 Minute Board Games
1 video of this game
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Pecktec Games
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Sir Thecos
Sir Thecos
1 video of this game
Stocaylus
Stocaylus
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About Black Angel

From BoardGameGeek:

Humanity, through its irresponsible behavior, has exhausted the natural resources of Earth, making it almost uninhabitable. In a burst of lucidity, pressed by the irreversible degradation of your planet, the great nations are forced to put aside their differences and share their knowledge in order to create the most vast spacecraft ever constructed. The Black Angel, the first intergalactic frigate in history, must transport the genetic heritage of humanity beyond known worlds, over a journey that is likely to last several thousand years. Her crew will be composed of only robots. Because no nation is willing to trust creation of the AI (artificial intelligence) that will control this crew to any other nation, a compromise is found: The Black Angel will be co-managed by several AIs, and the utility of each decision will be evaluated in VP (Validation Process). Players take the role of AI robots, piloting the Black Angel while engaging with alien species and fighting off ravagers. Actions are determined by cards and die rolls. Rounds continue until either of the following situations occurs: The Black Angel figurine arrives on Spes (during a Sequence B) or The Ravager card deck becomes empty (during a Sequence A). Players finish the round in progress, and then play one final round. At the end of the final round, victory points are tallied (depending on the end condition) and the player with the most victory points wins.

Designers

Sébastien Dujardin, Xavier Georges, Alain Orban

Artists

Sébastien Dujardin, Xavier Georges, Ian O'Toole, Alain Orban

Publisher

Pearl Games

Categories

Science FictionSpace Exploration

Mechanics

King of the HillDice RollingHand ManagementModular Board & Variable Setup
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