How many players is Ancient Terrible Things?

Ancient Terrible Things plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Ancient Terrible Things take to play?

A game of Ancient Terrible Things takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Ancient Terrible Things any good?

Ancient Terrible Things rates 6.8/10 from 1,793 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a dice / horror game built around dice rolling, hand management, push your luck.

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Ancient Terrible Things (2014)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 14+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 60 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 14+ who like dice games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Ancient Terrible Things

Travel on a jungle riverboat in search of forbidden secrets.

Dice Horror Mythology

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Push Your Luck, Re-rolling and Locking, Set Collection, Worker Placement · Designer: Simon McGregor

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Ancient Terrible Things FAQ

How many players is Ancient Terrible Things?: Ancient Terrible Things plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Ancient Terrible Things take to play?: A game of Ancient Terrible Things takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Ancient Terrible Things any good?: Ancient Terrible Things rates 6.8/10 from 1,793 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a dice / horror game built around dice rolling, hand management, push your luck.