- BGG rank
- BGG #26,337
- BGG rating
- 5.5
13 Chefs
- 2 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,725
- BGG rating
- 6.2
13 Ghosts
2017
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- 2–4 players
- 10–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for 13 Ghosts
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13 Ghosts is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Victor Amanatidis and its main mechanics are Player Elimination.
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About the game
The ghosts are fighting over who will rule the haunted mansion. The winner will be the one with the best hiding place! 13 Ghosts is a microgame for 2-4 players in which each player tries to find the ghost hidden in the opponent's crypt. The game consists of thirteen ghost cards (provided in two sets for use in four-player games), each with a number from 1 to 13 and a special ability. When playing, you use the card in your hand and you either play it face up to apply its ability or play it face down, thereby attacking your opponent by trying to guess the number of the ghost in their crypt. Succeed, and they are out of the game. As more and more cards are played and abilities are applied, players try to deduce their opponents' ghosts and remove them from the game. The last player to remain wins.
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- Arclight Games
- GaGa Games
- Matagot
- Ediciones MasQueOca
- Conclave Editora
- funbot
- Nasza Księgarnia
- Artipia Games
Questions and answers
13 Ghosts supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 13 Ghosts is 10–20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 13 Ghosts for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
13 Ghosts has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
13 Ghosts belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 13 Ghosts are: Victor Amanatidis. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 13 Ghosts as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.