2024Thomas Nielsen, Kai Starck
- Videos
- 49
- Creators
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Mostly reviews and unboxings
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Light in the Dark
2024Kai Starck
- Videos
- 9
- Creators
- 6
Mainly playthroughs. Light in the Dark is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 5 recorded sessions, and 1 unboxings.
1 players
15 - 30 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
In Light in the Dark, you are a plague doctor on a mission to heal a region from the plague while fighting monsters and bandits. Complete quests and gain powerful abilities to overcome increasingly difficult challenges. Welcome to Light in the Dark, the solo dungeon crawler board game where you take on the role of a courageous plague doctor, on a quest to heal a region afflicted by the deadly plague. The journey ahead won't be easy, as you'll face fierce monsters and dangerous bandits who are determined to stop you. You'll need to use all of your skills and resources to complete challenging quests that will put your strategic thinking to the test. Whether it's finding a rare herb or curing the sick, each task will bring its own unique set of obstacles and rewards. As you progress through the game, you'll level up your skills that will help you overcome even the toughest challenges. But beware, as the stakes get higher, so do the risks. Stay vigilant and keep your wits about you as you venture deeper into the darkness. -description from the publisher
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Which Light in the Dark video should I watch?
Light in the Dark has 9 videos from 6 creators: 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide, 5 playthroughs and 1 unboxing. They date from 2023 to December 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "A Light in the Dark: How to Play and Review" by Pecktec Games, which runs 31 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Light in the Dark - Unboxing & Impressions (EN) by Epitrapaizoume" by epitrapaizoume. To see it played, watch "Light in the Darkness Gameplay" by Bored Online? Board Offline!, one of 5 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Pest, Galaxy Postman, Light in the Dark: Fires of Thokaia and Scythe: The Wind Gambit, also by Kai Starck.
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About Light in the Dark
From BoardGameGeek:
In Light in the Dark, you are a plague doctor on a mission to heal a region from the plague while fighting monsters and bandits. Complete quests and gain powerful abilities to overcome increasingly difficult challenges. Welcome to Light in the Dark, the solo dungeon crawler board game where you take on the role of a courageous plague doctor, on a quest to heal a region afflicted by the deadly plague. The journey ahead won't be easy, as you'll face fierce monsters and dangerous bandits who are determined to stop you. You'll need to use all of your skills and resources to complete challenging quests that will put your strategic thinking to the test. Whether it's finding a rare herb or curing the sick, each task will bring its own unique set of obstacles and rewards. As you progress through the game, you'll level up your skills that will help you overcome even the toughest challenges. But beware, as the stakes get higher, so do the risks. Stay vigilant and keep your wits about you as you venture deeper into the darkness. -description from the publisher
Designer
Kai Starck
Artist
Daniel Cunha
Publisher
Archona Games
Categories
Mechanics