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The Perilous Parlor Game (2002)

2–4 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.5 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.5/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like childrens game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About The Perilous Parlor Game

Board game inspired by and based on the Series of Unfortunate Events childrens books by anonymous author "Lemony Snicket" in which the Baudelaire orphans are cared for by the evil Count Olaf while hoping for visits from the friendly Mr. Poe, the executor of their estate. Set in the Olaf mansion, one player is Count Olaf, while the other player(s) are the Baudelaire children. The game lasts roughly 24 turns, which is how long it will take Mr. Poe to travel to the ban…

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Childrens GameDiceHumorMemoryNovel-based

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Memory, Roll / Spin and Move · Designer: Brian Yu

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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The Perilous Parlor Game FAQ

How many players is The Perilous Parlor Game?
The Perilous Parlor Game plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does The Perilous Parlor Game take to play?
A game of The Perilous Parlor Game takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Perilous Parlor Game any good?
The Perilous Parlor Game rates 5.5/10 from 215 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a childrens game / dice game built around dice rolling, memory, roll / spin and move.