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Are You Afraid of the Dark?
1995
Rules assistance for Are You Afraid of the Dark?
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Are You Afraid of the Dark?
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Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a board game released in 1995 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Area Movement.
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About the game
Are you ready to be initiated into the Midnight Society? You and your friends will be sent on a journey through the scariest places ever imagined. If you overcome all of the obstacles, gain points in categories such as knowledge, strength, and courage, and be the first one back to the campfire you'll become a member of the Midnight Society. Players must accumulate a total of six points in each of the six categories and return to the campfire to win.
Mechanics
Publishers
- Cardinal
Questions and answers
Are You Afraid of the Dark? 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 Are You Afraid of the Dark? is 30 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 Are You Afraid of the Dark? 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.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Area Movement. 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 catalogue lists Are You Afraid of the Dark? 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.