- BGG rank
- BGG #28,097
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Atmosfear: Interactive App edition
- 3–6 players
- 35–60 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,022
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game
2003
Rules assistance for Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 50 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game
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Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game is a board game released in 2003 for 3–6 players, 50 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
An update to the VCR games Nightmare from 1991 and it's 1995 successor, Atmosfear. The aim of Atmosfear is to collect a key from each of the six regions of the board before heading to the "Well of Fears" in the center and attempting to draw your fear from among those of your opponents in order to win the game. This must be done before 49 minutes pass, or all players lose automatically. Atmosfear uses a DVD that acts as a timer, constantly ticking away toward the end of the game. The Gatekeeper also frequently appears on screen and causes problems for any or all of the players. Just like its predecessor, Atmosfear makes for stressful play -- players rush to take their turn and pass on the dice as quickly as possible before the Gatekeeper appears and calls on them. Unlike the original, the adaption to DVD means encounters with the Gatekeeper are randomized rather than in a fixed order, so you cannot predict when he will turn up next. It also means that new events can come up several plays on, although as with the original, in the long run, players may still become familiar with the possible events, leading to reduced replayability.
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Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- Paul Lamond Games Ltd
- Pressman Toy Corp.
- Educa Borras
- Dorcy Irwin
Questions and answers
Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game supports 3–6 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 Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game is 50 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 Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game for ages 12 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.
Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game 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.
Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game belongs to these categories: Horror. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game 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.