- BGG rating
- 9.1
Camp Grizzly: Camp Grounds
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,540
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Camp Grizzly
2015
Rules assistance for Camp Grizzly
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Camp Grizzly
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Camp Grizzly is a board game released in 2015 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jason Topolski and its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Cooperative Game.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Camp Grizzly: Expansion #1 – Spin the Bottle
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Camp Grizzly: Expansion #2 – Keep Your Distance
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Camp Grizzly: Expansion #3 – Behind the Bear
- 1–6 players
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Camp Grizzly: Expansion #4 – Jump the Bear
- 1–6 players
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Camp Grizzly: Expansion #5 – Rated R
- 1–6 players
- 2018
About the game
Camp Grizzly is a semi-cooperative survival horror board game for 1-6 players. The year is 1979, players take the roles of Camp Counselors who are being stalked through a maze of cabins and camp trails by 'Otis', a homicidal killer with an unhealthy bear fetish. Working together, the Counselors explore the camp grounds while searching for a combination of objectives that can trigger one of four different game endings. Those who survive the finale win the game! It won't be easy. After every round of player turns, the NPC killer, Otis, stalks the closest targets around the board, attacking whenever he gets the chance. Unarmed players PANIC, are injured and forced to run away. Those lucky enough to have found protection are able to fight Otis with a dice roll. Better weapons mean higher value dice and a greater chance of success. Beat Otis and he disappears form the board until re-emerging from the woods on his next turn. Be warned, as the body count rises, Otis gains strength, moves faster and becomes more deadly. Just when you think you're safe, you may find him waiting right in front of you! If that's not bad enough, players must draw Cabin Cards which have a wide variety of game changing effects, both positive and negative. They contain Plot Twists, Cameos, weather changes, special Otis cards, clever Campers, helpful Weapons and Items, and fate tempting "foolin' around" cards. The Counselors won't give up so easily. In addition to their own inherent talents, Survival Cards grant the players unique abilities and tactics to help elude or confront the killer. Who, if anyone, will survive?
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Publishers
- Ameritrash Games
- Origami (II)
Questions and answers
Camp Grizzly supports 1–6 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 Camp Grizzly is 60 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 Camp Grizzly 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.
Camp Grizzly has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Camp Grizzly belongs to these categories: Fighting, Humor, and Mature / Adult. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination and 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 Camp Grizzly are: Jason Topolski. 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 Camp Grizzly 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.