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Damnation: The Gothic Game – The Night of The Vampire
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Damnation: The Gothic Game
2023
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- 2–8 players
- 45–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.8/5
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Damnation: The Gothic Game is a board game released in 2023 for 2–8 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Kris Rees and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Damnation: The Gothic Game is a 2 - 8 player horror board game with one simple goal - to be the last surviving player. This purchase includes a copy of the Night of the Vampire expansion for Damnation: The Gothic Game. Take on the role of iconic Victorian era villains as you explore a cursed castle, seeking deadly weapons and forbidden powers with which to slay your opponents and claim victory by becoming the final survivor. Ransack rooms to draw cards that along with your Villain’s unique Talents allow you to avoid misfortune and punish those who would stand against you. Position yourself next to an opponent to claim the dreaded ‘Power of Adjacency,’ then laugh as you steer them into the castle’s many fiendish traps and hazards. Slay other Villains to claim their souls, spent at The Dark Tower for monstrously powerful rewards. In death become a ghost, gambling on the fate of the castle and its occupants for a chance to return to life and claim revenge! Or adopt a very different form as your visit The Vault to become The Vampire, an agile and deadly creature with only a few weaknesses hidden within the castle. Will you survive the night? —description from the publisher
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- Blackletter Games
Questions and answers
Damnation: The Gothic Game supports 2–8 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 Damnation: The Gothic Game is 45–90 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 Damnation: The Gothic Game 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.
Damnation: The Gothic Game has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Damnation: The Gothic Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Mature / Adult, and Dice. Its main mechanics are 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 credited designers of Damnation: The Gothic Game are: Kris Rees. 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 Damnation: The Gothic 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.