The Black Gate Board Game

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Produced by: Lucifuge Dragon

The Black Gate Board Game Main Map
The Black Gate Board Game Main Map

The main map for the cancelled The Black Gate Board Game.

Lucifuge Dragon has adapted Ultima 7: The Black Gate as an adventure board game. Players assume the roles of classic Ultima personalities (presumably the Companions) and must work together to destroy the three generators, thwart the Fellowship, and ultimately destroy the Black Gate. There are also side quests to finish, dungeons to raid and clear, and a plethora of items to find and equip…including the Black Sword itself.

Unfortunately, as of February 2014, Lucifuge discontinued work on The Black Gate Board Game. However, he took much of what he learned while attempting to create a digital version of the project (using the Unity engine) and went on to build the For The King series from those foundations.

10 Responses

  1. Nathaniel says:

    That looks like a really awesome board game with really appealing artwork.The game pieces and seem to capture the essence of one of my favourite Ultima titles. I with Lucifuge much success in this endeavour!

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