
- BGG rank
- BGG #20
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Frosthaven
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.4/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Bloodborne: The Board Game – Mergo's Loft
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Bloodborne: The Board Game – Mergo's Loft is an expansion for Bloodborne: The Board Game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Eric M. Lang and Michael Shinall and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board.
Deep in the Nightmare of Mensis sits the towering structure known as Mergo’s Loft, and at its apex resides its namesake master. Who, or what, exactly is Mergo is beyond mortal minds to comprehend, but his host of deadly attendants will strike down any who would approach their master. In this new Campaign, players will first need to discover a way to access this otherworldly place and, once there, discover the means to slay the unslayable. —description from the publisher
Bloodborne: The Board Game – Mergo's Loft supports 1–4 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 Bloodborne: The Board Game – Mergo's Loft is 60–90 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 Bloodborne: The Board Game – Mergo's Loft for ages 14 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.
Bloodborne: The Board Game – Mergo's Loft has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Bloodborne: The Board Game – Mergo's Loft belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Horror, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board. 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 Bloodborne: The Board Game – Mergo's Loft are: Eric M. Lang and Michael Shinall. 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 Bloodborne: The Board Game – Mergo's Loft as an expansion for Bloodborne: The Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bloodborne: The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of Bloodborne: The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.