Dark Emperor
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Dark Emperor is a fantasy combat board game published by Avalon Hill in 1985.
Components
Dark Emperor is a two-player board game in which one player takes on the role of an evil necromancer and his vampires intent on claiming the wealth of Loslon, and the other player takes the part of the heroes trying to prevent this.[1]
The game has the following components:
- 16-page rulebook
- die-cut cardboard counters
- game board map of Loslon[2]
Gameplay
All countries on the map begin as neutral. Both players try to recruit neutral countries to their cause, as well as three magical monsters, and six companies of mercenaries. If diplomacy fails, the Necromancer can use military force to conquer a country.[2]
A player's kingdoms define total production of goods, which in turn defines how many soldiers can be supported.[2]
Victory conditions
The Necromancer immediately wins if he conquers the Empire of Ahautsieron. The Kingdom immediately 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, then the player with the most production from their kingdoms or conquered nations is the winner.
Publication history
Dark Emperor was designed by Greg Costikyan, with artwork by James Talbot, and published by Avalon Hill in 1985.