Blades in the Dark online: run a crew of scoundrels in Doskvol
Blades in the Dark is a Forged-in-the-Dark tabletop RPG by John Harper where you play a crew of daring scoundrels building a criminal enterprise in Doskvol, a haunted, ghost-ridden industrial-fantasy city. It's fiction-first: you declare what you attempt and the GM sets your Position and Effect. On Adarle 20 you can play it online over video and a virtual tabletop (Roll20, Foundry) with verified Game Masters across Latin America. Book a one-shot or a week-to-week series, pay securely inside the platform, and find tables flagged beginner-friendly.
At a glance
- Dice
- d6 pools (highest die)
- Complexity
- Medium
- Tone
- Dark industrial fantasy
- Game master
- Game Master (GM)
- Setting
- Doskvol, a haunted city
- Best for
- Heists, story & flashbacks
What playing Blades in the Dark online feels like
Blades drops you into the heist almost immediately: instead of planning for hours, you trigger a Flashback and pay stress to declare you'd already bribed the guard or stashed a weapon. You roll d6 dice pools and read the single highest die: a 6 succeeds, a 4-5 succeeds with a complication, a 1-3 is trouble. Position (controlled, risky, desperate) and Effect set how much is at stake on every roll.
Stress lets you push yourself and resist consequences, but stacking up Trauma scars your character for good. The GM offers Devil's Bargains: extra dice in exchange for a dark cost. Between scores comes Downtime, and progress and faction clocks make Doskvol react to your crew. The whole loop runs cleanly over voice and a virtual tabletop.
Why play Blades in the Dark on Adarle 20
Every Game Master on Adarle 20 is verified and has a public profile with real player reviews, so you know whoever runs your crew through Doskvol understands Position, Effect and the rhythm of Flashbacks before you ever book. Payment is secure inside the platform, with OXXO available in Mexico, and many tables are flagged beginner-friendly.
On the sessions page you filter by game system, experience level, language and price to find exactly the Blades game you want. Browse GM profiles, read what other scoundrels said about their scores, and book a table that fits your schedule and budget with confidence.
Start your first game
You don't need to have read the rulebook or prepped anything: a good GM builds your character and explains the d6 dice in minutes, because Blades is designed to throw you straight into the action. Head to the games listing, filter by Blades in the Dark and by beginner level, and browse the profiles of verified Game Masters alongside their reviews.
Choose a one-shot to try a self-contained score, or a weekly series where your crew grows, claims turf and clashes with Doskvol's rival factions. Book it, pay securely, and join your crew at the virtual table.
Never played a tabletop RPG before?
I'm new to tabletop RPGs →Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to play Blades in the Dark?
No. Blades is built to get you playing fast: it uses d6 dice pools and fiction-first rules a GM explains in minutes. On Adarle 20 many tables are flagged beginner-friendly, and the Game Master builds your character and walks you through Position, Effect and Flashbacks live during the score, so newcomers can jump straight in.
What do I need to play online?
Just a computer or tablet with a camera and mic and a stable connection. Play happens over video and a virtual tabletop like Roll20 or Foundry, where you roll your dice digitally. The Game Master shares the character sheet and your crew sheet; there's no need to buy the rulebook or install anything complicated to get started.
How much does a game cost?
Each Game Master sets the price, and it varies by table, length and whether it's a one-shot or a campaign. In the games listing you filter by price to see options that fit your budget. Payment is secure inside Adarle 20, with OXXO available in Mexico, so you can book with confidence before sitting down at the table.
One-shot or campaign?
Both work great in Blades. A one-shot is a self-contained score, perfect for trying the system in a single session. A campaign leans on Downtime and faction clocks so your crew grows, claims turf and levels up week to week in Doskvol. On the sessions page you can filter for standalone games or ongoing series.