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Nightmare (1991)

3–6 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 5.9 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.9/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 12+ who like adventure games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Nightmare

Collect your 6 keys first in a race against both time and the fiendish Gatekeeper.

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Nightmare FAQ

How many players is Nightmare?
Nightmare plays with 3–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Nightmare take to play?
A game of Nightmare takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Nightmare any good?
Nightmare rates 5.9/10 from 914 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / dice game built around dice rolling, elapsed real time ending, roll / spin and move.