Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters
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- Designer Brian Yu
- Publisher Mattel, Inc. , Korea Boardgames
- Illustration Pierô
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What to Expect
Up to four players take on the role of treasure hunters exploring a spooky house to collect eight hidden jewels. Players roll dice to move, pick up treasures, and fight ghosts appearing on the board. When too many ghosts occupy a room, it becomes haunted and requires cooperative effort to defeat. The game combines teamwork, dice luck, and strategic movement to escape before the house is fully haunted.
Who Is This Game For?
This family-friendly game is suitable for children aged eight and up, with simple rules and a playtime of about 30 minutes. It requires no prior experience and is ideal for players who enjoy cooperative gameplay with dice mechanics. Its accessibility makes it great for casual and younger players.
How It Works
Players roll dice to determine how far they move on the board. Landing on a treasure space allows them to pick up a jewel, while landing on a ghost space triggers a fight resolved by rolling a special die. If a room accumulates three ghosts, it turns into a haunting that requires at least two players working together to overcome. The goal is to collect all treasures and exit the house before it becomes completely haunted.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Brian Yu, Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters won the Kinderspiel des Jahres in 2014. It blends cooperative gameplay with dice rolling and pick-up-and-deliver mechanics within a spooky haunted house theme. The game is part of the 'Creatures: Ghosts' family, offering an accessible experience for younger players.
Awards
2014
2014
Pro
- Cooperative gameplay encourages teamwork
- Short playtime of around 30 minutes
- Winner of Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014
- Simple rules suitable for children aged 8+
Contra
- Limited to 2–4 players
- Dice luck can heavily influence the game
- More suited for families and children than expert gamers
Setting & atmosphere
Set in a dark, haunted house filled with ghosts, players take on treasure hunters searching for hidden jewels. The game's theme mixes fantasy and horror elements fitting the spooky old house atmosphere.
Tips for beginners
Work together as a team and communicate your moves to fight ghosts efficiently and gather treasures quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include an official solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 30 minutes, suitable for short play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
This family game has simple rules and is accessible to players without prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its combination of cooperative dice rolling and pick-up-and-deliver in a haunted house setting makes it unique among children's games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is specifically designed for families with children aged eight and up and won the Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of cooperative play, dice rolling, and pick-up-and-deliver mechanics provides varied and collaborative gameplay.
Fazit
Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters is recommended for families with children who enjoy cooperative dice games. Its short playtime and straightforward rules make it an excellent choice for younger or casual gamers.
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