- BGG rank
- BGG #1,895
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Campy Creatures
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,588
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition)
2025
Rules assistance for Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition)
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Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition) is a board game released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mattox Shuler and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
The ghastly game of bluffing, deduction, and set collection is back with all-new frights. A mad scientist’s work is never done! You need a constant supply of mortals to fuel your weird experiments and a fiendish horde of campy creatures. But be warned - some mortals won’t go down without a fight. And be warned again - you’re not the only mad scientist in town (and your rivals command creatures of their own and are after the same mortals you are). This all-new updated edition of the classic game of bluffing, deduction, and set collection features creepy new monsters (with sneaky new powers), updated townsfolk (with surprising new abilities), and otherworldly new scene locations that score like never before. The creatures are coming back to town – and they’re dying to play with you. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Keymaster Games
Questions and answers
Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition) supports 2–5 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 Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition) is 20–30 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 Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition) for ages 10 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.
Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition) has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition) belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition) are: Mattox Shuler. 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 Campy Creatures: Volume 1 (Third Edition) 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.