Ghost Stories*

Ghost Stories is a cooperative game in which the players protect the village from incarnations of the lord of hell – Wu-Feng – and his legions of ghosts before they haunt a town and recover the ashes that will allow him to return to life. Each Player represents a Taoist monk working together with the others to fight off waves of ghosts.

Gameplay Overview

  • Teamwork Exorcism: Players work collaboratively to exorcise ghosts that materialize during the game, each with unique abilities affecting Taoists, triggering random effects, or haunting specific village tiles.
  • Village Bonuses: Taoists can move on tiles to exorcise ghosts or benefit from unique bonuses provided by the village, such as resurrection in the cemetery, recovering Tao tokens from the herbalist, and more.
  • Strategic Choices: Utilize traps, move ghosts, and unhaunt village tiles, employing various strategies to overcome challenges and maintain the village's defenses.
  • Tao Dice Exorcism: To banish a ghost, Taoists roll three colored Tao dice, aiming to match the ghost's color or Wu-Feng's incarnation. Tao tokens and unique powers enhance their exorcism efforts.

Immerse yourself in the thrilling cooperative experience of Ghost Stories, where strategic decisions and teamwork are vital to overcoming the relentless forces of darkness.

Conclusion

As the incarnation of Wu-Feng looms, test your mettle against waves of ghosts and spectral challenges. Only by working together, employing strategic exorcisms, and utilizing the village's resources can you hope to thwart the lord of hell and emerge victorious in Ghost Stories.

Nominated for 5 awards.

  • 1 - 4 Players
  • 60 Minutes
  • 12+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

We like Ghost Stories so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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