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Darkest Doom

Darkest Doom

2025·Mario Zattini

Videos
15
Creators
6

Mostly reviews and how-to-play. Darkest Doom is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 7 reviews, 4 how-to-play guides, 2 unboxings, and 2 other videos.

1 - 4 players
90 - 150 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

From BoardGameGeek

Darkest Doom is a competitive strategy game with RPG elements. Set in a dark fantasy world inspired by XVII century Europe and inhabited by anthropomorphic animals. Will you survive for the 8 days of the Eclipse as the Darkness tries to annihilate the region of Betel all the while competing with the other Guardians to complete one of the four paths to victory? The Darkest Doom boardgame puts you in charge of one of four formidable Guardians, each with unique abilities and traits. As you explore the areas of the region of Betel, you'll be able to take advantage of each different terrain and use its unique characteristics. You'll increase your Guardian's statistics by completing quests assigned to you by Vicar Percival, adjusting your strategy and attitude towards the game based on the stats you choose to upgrade. During your exploration, you'll also stumble onto ancient relics which will help you satisfy one of four victory conditions. Each new round is a new Dawn, and thanks to the Citadel restock you'll always have some help as you replenish the cards in your hand, choosing them from different decks: Equipment, Spells and Traps. The same card has different effects depending on the player using it and the stats they've chosen to increase. Play by yourself with the Bot Guardians mode, allowing you to play with up to three automated Guardians, or prove yourself by challenging three other players in this Dark Fantasy adventure combining elements of roleplay, exploration, handicap management and traditional boardgames.

Darkest Doom

Watch first

Learn to play

Rahdo Rules Runthrough Darkest Doom29:08

Rahdo Rules Runthrough Darkest Doom

Review

Darkest Doom Live Play2:03:19

Darkest Doom Live Play

Which Darkest Doom video should I watch?

Darkest Doom has 15 videos from 6 creators: 7 reviews, 4 how-to-play guides, 2 unboxings and 2 other videos. They date from 2022 to November 2025.

To learn the rules, start with "Rahdo Rules Runthrough►►► Darkest Doom", which runs 29 min.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "Darkest Doom Live Play". 4 creators have reviewed it.

If you like it, try Arkham Horror, Cuba Libre, Chaos in the Old World or Fate of the Elder Gods, which share several of its mechanics.

All videos

Darkest Doom Detailed & Honest Review! (Reprint) #boardgamesReview8:45

Darkest Doom Detailed & Honest Review! (Reprint) #boardgames

Tabletop For World

Tabletop For World

Beyond the Unboxing: Darkest Doom Full Component Overview!Unboxing15:24

Beyond the Unboxing: Darkest Doom Full Component Overview!

Tabletop For World

Tabletop For World

What's In The Box of Darkest Doom 2025 Reprint? Board Game Unboxing! #boardgameshortsUnboxing2:59

What's In The Box of Darkest Doom 2025 Reprint? Board Game Unboxing! #boardgameshorts

Tabletop For World

Tabletop For World

Darkest Doom - Official How to Play. Complete, Clear, Concise Board Game Tutorial.How to play40:51

Darkest Doom - Official How to Play. Complete, Clear, Concise Board Game Tutorial.

Meeple University

Meeple University

Darkest Doom | Strategic Dungeon Crawler | Quick Board Game ReviewReview0:50

Darkest Doom | Strategic Dungeon Crawler | Quick Board Game Review

The Dice Treasures

The Dice Treasures

Darkest Doom - Kickstarter Critique ReviewReview31:44

Darkest Doom - Kickstarter Critique Review

Bower's Game Corner

Bower's Game Corner

Presentación - Darkest Doom20:59

Presentación - Darkest Doom

Darkest Doom - Fight the Darkness or Succumb to It15:50

Darkest Doom - Fight the Darkness or Succumb to It

Man vs Meeple

Man vs Meeple

Darkest Doom - BGG How to PlayHow to play31:48

Darkest Doom - BGG How to Play

Darkest Doom PreviewReview9:09

Darkest Doom Preview

DARKEST DOOM : Guide de SurvieReview43:57

DARKEST DOOM : Guide de Survie

Rahdo Previews Darkest DoomReview45:41

Rahdo Previews Darkest Doom

Rahdo Rules Runthrough Darkest Doom29:08

Rahdo Rules Runthrough Darkest Doom

Darkest Doom - BGG How to Play31:48

Darkest Doom - BGG How to Play

Darkest Doom - How to Play Board Game - Many Ways to Victory!36:59

Darkest Doom - How to Play Board Game - Many Ways to Victory!

Darkest Doom - Official How to Play. Complete, Clear, Concise Board Game Tutorial.40:51

Darkest Doom - Official How to Play. Complete, Clear, Concise Board Game Tutorial.

Meeple University

Meeple University

Darkest Doom Live Play2:03:19

Darkest Doom Live Play

Rahdo Previews Darkest Doom45:41

Rahdo Previews Darkest Doom

Darkest Doom Preview9:09

Darkest Doom Preview

DARKEST DOOM : Guide de Survie43:57

DARKEST DOOM : Guide de Survie

Darkest Doom | Strategic Dungeon Crawler | Quick Board Game Review0:50

Darkest Doom | Strategic Dungeon Crawler | Quick Board Game Review

The Dice Treasures

The Dice Treasures

Darkest Doom Detailed & Honest Review! (Reprint) #boardgames8:45

Darkest Doom Detailed & Honest Review! (Reprint) #boardgames

Tabletop For World

Tabletop For World

Darkest Doom - Kickstarter Critique Review31:44

Darkest Doom - Kickstarter Critique Review

Bower's Game Corner

Bower's Game Corner

What's In The Box of Darkest Doom 2025 Reprint? Board Game Unboxing! #boardgameshorts2:59

What's In The Box of Darkest Doom 2025 Reprint? Board Game Unboxing! #boardgameshorts

Tabletop For World

Tabletop For World

Beyond the Unboxing: Darkest Doom Full Component Overview!15:24

Beyond the Unboxing: Darkest Doom Full Component Overview!

Tabletop For World

Tabletop For World

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Meeple University
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The Dice Treasures
The Dice Treasures
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About Darkest Doom

From BoardGameGeek:

Darkest Doom is a competitive strategy game with RPG elements. Set in a dark fantasy world inspired by XVII century Europe and inhabited by anthropomorphic animals. Will you survive for the 8 days of the Eclipse as the Darkness tries to annihilate the region of Betel all the while competing with the other Guardians to complete one of the four paths to victory? The Darkest Doom boardgame puts you in charge of one of four formidable Guardians, each with unique abilities and traits. As you explore the areas of the region of Betel, you'll be able to take advantage of each different terrain and use its unique characteristics. You'll increase your Guardian's statistics by completing quests assigned to you by Vicar Percival, adjusting your strategy and attitude towards the game based on the stats you choose to upgrade. During your exploration, you'll also stumble onto ancient relics which will help you satisfy one of four victory conditions. Each new round is a new Dawn, and thanks to the Citadel restock you'll always have some help as you replenish the cards in your hand, choosing them from different decks: Equipment, Spells and Traps. The same card has different effects depending on the player using it and the stats they've chosen to increase. Play by yourself with the Bot Guardians mode, allowing you to play with up to three automated Guardians, or prove yourself by challenging three other players in this Dark Fantasy adventure combining elements of roleplay, exploration, handicap management and traditional boardgames.

Designer

Mario Zattini

Artists

Davide De Bellis, Denis Medri

Publisher

Game Start Studio

Categories

AdventureExplorationFantasyFighting

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceArea MovementDice RollingHand Management
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