
- BGG rank
- BGG #230
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Return to Dark Tower
- 1–4 players
- 100–120 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Beasts of Balance: The Ghost Crab
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Beasts of Balance: The Ghost Crab is an expansion for Beasts of Balance released in 2018 for 1–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Tim Burrell-Saward and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
This rare Artefact will mix up your game with its mysterious and unique powers. When you play it, The Ghost Crab will manifest in your world as one of the beasts you’ve unlocked in your Bestiary, introducing new strategy and helping you populate your world with extra fabulousness!
Beasts of Balance: The Ghost Crab supports 1–5 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 Beasts of Balance: The Ghost Crab is 15–30 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 Beasts of Balance: The Ghost Crab for ages 7 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.
Beasts of Balance: The Ghost Crab belongs to these categories: Animals, Party Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. 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 Beasts of Balance: The Ghost Crab are: Tim Burrell-Saward. 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 Beasts of Balance: The Ghost Crab as an expansion for Beasts of Balance. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Beasts of Balance to use it. Check that your edition of Beasts of Balance is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.