Betrayal at House on the Hill*
Betrayal at House on the Hill is a suspenseful board game where players explore a haunted mansion they build themselves, filled with spirits and ominous omens. It's a great choice for an hour of entertainment at parties or casual gatherings.
Gameplay Overview
- Build a Haunted House: Create a unique mansion layout with each game using room tiles.
- Character Selection: Up to six players, each choosing from six different characters.
- The Betrayal: One player becomes the traitor, secretly working against the others.
- Suspense and Strategy: Offers a mix of spooky storytelling and strategic gameplay.
- Game Components: Includes character cards, pre-painted figures, and tokens to enhance the experience.
- Replayability: Every game is different, thanks to the dynamic house-building mechanic.
Conclusion
Betrayal at House on the Hill stands out for its unique blend of cooperative and competitive play, wrapped in a theme of horror and mystery. Perfect for players who love narrative-driven games with a twist of treachery and suspense. The game's ability to create a new spooky story each time ensures it remains fresh and exciting for many playthroughs.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
- 3 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Betrayal at House on the Hill so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 31 in The 137 favorite games of Quinn from SU&SD
- Position 4 in The best games from Mike Selinker 🇺🇸👨
- Position 21 in The best games from Rob Daviau 🇺🇸👨
- Position 5 in The Best Games from The Avalon Hill Game Co 🇺🇸🏢
- Position 11 in The Best Games from Wizards of the Coast 🇺🇸🏢
- Position 30 in The best games where you can betray others (Traitor Games)
- Position 23 in The best "One Versus Many" games
- Position 11 in The favorite games of Andi
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