5 More Scary Board Games to Play This Halloween
Halloween is the perfect time to gather friends and family for a night of spine-tinging fun. While costumes and candy are essential, no…
Halloween is the perfect time to gather friends and family for a night of spine-tinging fun. While costumes and candy are essential, no Halloween gathering is complete without some chillingly good board games. While I previously highlighted 5 spooky board games that I loved for the whole family, people asked for more, so here we go. Get ready to face ghosts, monsters, and mysteries as we explore 5 more spooky Halloween-themed board games to break out this October.
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1. Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate
A haunting twist on the classic Betrayal at House on the Hill game, set in the creepy world of Dungeons & Dragons’ Baldur’s Gate. Intriguing and unusual game play with semi-cooperative play and surprises. Many diverse scenarios offer endless replayability with stellar components. No D&D experience required, but a sense of adventure helps!
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2. Mysterium
Like a cool cross between Clue and Dixit, Mysterium is a cooperative game where players work together to solve a murder mystery using dreamlike, abstract artwork, with one player taking on the role of a ghost delivering clues to the group. Immersive, clever, and unique, this one is easily approachable for new players and wraps in less than an hour.
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3. Final Girl
While this board game is marketed as a solo experience, Final Girl’s clever system plays well as a cooperative game. Conjuring up the tropes of classic horror movies, Final Girl is a satisfying puzzle with action and lots compelling moments of horror. Each scenario captures the chills of a classic horror film with players controlling the final survivor trying to save their town, their friends, or just themselves from a battery of terrifying villains. More scenarios are available, too, keeping the game fresh and fun.
Note: This link is for the base game. Scenario packs are available, including whole seasons.
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4. Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game
Last Night on Earth is a thrilling board game that captures the essence of classic B-movie zombie horror. With its asymmetrical gameplay, Last Night on Earth offers an immersive and unusual play experience. While it’s quick to learn, Earth is also packed with unexpected twists and turns, keeping players on the edge of their seats. It’s a hit with gamers but also a perfect choice for those who are new to tabletop gaming. It’s thrilling experience that will send shivers down all player spines.
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5. Arkham Horror: The Card Game
Like so much of modern horror, Lovecraft has influenced a lot of board games. Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a living card game (not collectible) set in Lovecraft’s universe of cosmic horror. This intriguing game offers excellent ongoing narrative campaigns, options to customize your deck, and cooperative play. The many expansions allow you to continue the fun, too.
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Spooktacular Fun
This Halloween, trade the usual horror movie marathon for a night of hair-raisingly fun board game adventures. Gather your friends, dim the lights, and get ready for a memorable Halloween board game night filled with thrills, strategy, and plenty of screams!
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