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A Haunting by the Shadow

A cooperative game in which 2-4 players try and rid evil spirits from a house.

Requirements

60-90
2-4
12+

Description

A Haunting by the Shadow is a cooperative game in which 2-4 players investigate a house overrun by dark and sinister spirits. The spirits are led by a greater evil known as the Shadow. Players must discover items within the house to help them eliminate the ominous spirits. But time is against them. With each passing moment, the Shadow's power grows. If the players take too long in their search, the spirits could unleash an untold terror into the world.

Components

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Large Retail Box 1 Large Retail Box component icon
Quad-Fold Game Board 1 Quad-Fold Game Board component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 20 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 4 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 4 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Poker Deck component icon
Poker Deck 1 deck of 48 cards Poker Deck component icon

Vitals

Average Rating 1 reviews
Publish Date November 28, 2020
Edition First
Department Games
Tags Horror Co-operation Pandemic

Why buy this?

  • Needed cooperation to survive the night
  • Easy to understand and play
  • Selected as a Staff Pick by The Game Crafter

Notes

  • This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.
  • This game contains a premium upgrade where the printed components will be embossed with a linen texture.
  • This game contains laser cut components. Laser cut items will have a slight amount of soot around the edges, which can easily be wiped off; and will have a campfire smell for about a week after you open them.

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Ratings and Reviews

Posted 4 years ago
Played It Fun High Replay Value Well Written Rules

Rules are super easy to follow. The game mechanics are simple and fun. I think it's definitely best played with 3-4 players, but even as a 2 player it was still a great time.

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