Black Sonata
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Black Sonata

For more than four centuries scholars have argued over the identity of the mysterious Dark Lady of William Shakespeare's sonnets. According to the sonnets, the Dark Lady seduced the poet and held him in an agonised thrall while also conducting an affair with the Fair Youth whom Shakespeare also loved.

1 players30 minages 12medium difficulty
About the game

What is Black Sonata

For more than four centuries scholars have argued over the identity of the mysterious Dark Lady of William Shakespeare's sonnets. According to the sonnets, the Dark Lady seduced the poet and held him in an agonised thrall while also conducting an affair with the Fair Youth whom Shakespeare also loved.

In Black Sonata you will find yourself in Shakespeare's London, circa 1600, in pursuit of the shadowy Lady. A specially ordered deck of cards determines her hidden movements from place to place. You must deduce her location and then intercept her to catch a glimpse and gain a clue to her identity. You will need several clues to deduce her identity, but with each clue gained the Lady becomes harder to track. Black Sonata combines hidden movement and logical deduction into a unique solitaire steeped in literary history.

Can you finally solve English literature's greatest mystery? Or will the Dark Lady elude you, melting from your grasp like a curl of smoke and promises?

Specs

Game details

Players
1
Age
+12
Duration
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2017
Mechanics
Action Queue · Deduction · Hidden Movement
Categories
Deduction · Print & Play · Renaissance
Designer
John Kean
Publisher
(Web published) · Boardgame Mall · CrowD Games · GateOnGames
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7.5Average rating
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What the community says about Black Sonata

Mishigeek
Mishigeek7.6/10
Se queda
pscar
pscar7/10
Es un solitario con una mecánica de movimientos ocultos muy bien pensada. Lo único negativo del juego es que al jugar varias veces entra en un círculo un poco monótono de perseguir la secuencia de los movimientos. Pese a esto es un juego genial
V
Vtroopengorokh8/10
Интересное соло со скрытым перемещением. Играется приятно, хотя правила описаны коряво.
diosuke
diosuke7/10
Modo Solo 10, setup rápido/descubrir enemigo/IA Sencilla/entretenido
mamor52
mamor528.5/10
Solo deduction
Daju
Daju7.5/10
Excelente juego y edición.
Meeplay_2681
Meeplay_26818/10
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FAQ

Everything about Black Sonata

How many players is Black Sonata for?

Black Sonata plays with 1 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 30 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 12.

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