Dark

Victory can be achieved in several ways: by occupying all five “power point” squares, by eliminating every opposing unit, or by imprisoning the enemy’s last surviving piece.

Unlike chess, capturing pieces is not automatic.

When two units meet on the same square, the game shifts to a separate battle arena where players fight in real time.

Each creature has unique movement and combat abilities: some wield melee weapons, others hurl projectiles, and their speed and durability vary widely.

Terrain also plays a role - fighting on light or dark squares grants a health advantage to the matching side, and certain squares cycle through phases of day and night, shifting their alignment over time.

This mechanic adds a dynamic layer of strategy, forcing players to consider not only positioning but also timing.

The armies of Light and Dark are asymmetrical, with rosters drawn from myth and fantasy.

The Light side fields unicorns, valkyries, and a djinni, while the Dark side commands manticores, banshees, and basilisks.

Each faction is led by a powerful spellcaster: the Light Wizard and the Dark Sorceress - who can cast limited-use spells such as resurrecting fallen allies, shifting the time cycle, or imprisoning enemy units directly on the board.

Archon can be played in single-player mode against the computer or as a two-player contest.

Later versions introduced graphical updates, such as the NES edition, which featured more detailed backgrounds for the battle arenas and larger character sprites.

By combining turn-based planning with fast-paced action battles, Archon distinguished itself from traditional board games and became one of the most influential strategy titles of its era.

Dark for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €22.75 loose, €22.75 complete in box, and €22.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Dark has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Dark, loose is €22.75 and CIB is €22.75 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.