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Nyctophobia (2018)

3–5 players · 30–45 min · age 9+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
30–45 min
Age
9+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 9+ who like horror games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–45 min.

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Nyctophobia board game box cover

About Nyctophobia

Welcome to the experiential table top game that is going to redefine what it means to play a game. Nyctophobia, which means "fear of the dark", is a cooperative game of survival in which up to four players must work together to escape a maniacal predator chasing them in a pitch-black forest. But there's a wrinkle: Would-be survivors play the game with blackout glasses. Players cannot see the board and have to rely on touch to navigate their way to safety. So, are yo…

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Horror

Mechanics: Memory, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Catherine Stippell

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Nyctophobia FAQ

How many players is Nyctophobia?
Nyctophobia plays with 3–5 players, ages 9 and up.
How long does Nyctophobia take to play?
A game of Nyctophobia takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Nyctophobia any good?
Nyctophobia rates 6.2/10 from 709 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a horror game built around memory, team-based game, variable player powers.