- BGG rating
- 8.2
Rules assistance for Deep Madness: Spawn of the Sleeper Epic Monster
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 90–120 min
- 16+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Deep Madness: Spawn of the Sleeper Epic Monster
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Deep Madness: Spawn of the Sleeper Epic Monster is an expansion for Deep Madness released in 2018 for 1–6 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Roger Ho and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
About the game
Epic monster pack for Deep Madness` Spawn of the Sleeper’s mind may be dreaming, but that doesn’t mean its tentacles are. Watch out as these whipping tendrils move to protect their host, squeezing the life out of any investigator they happen to come across. Perhaps Spawn of the Sleeper seems like it’s not a threat. And it’s just fine with you believing that. Contains: 1 Spawn of the Sleeper monster miniature 6 Tentacle miniatures 2 Monster Cards (in five languages) 2 Spawn Cards (in five languages) —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- CrowD Games
- Diemension Games
Questions and answers
Deep Madness: Spawn of the Sleeper Epic Monster 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 Deep Madness: Spawn of the Sleeper Epic Monster is 90–120 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 Deep Madness: Spawn of the Sleeper Epic Monster for ages 16 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.
Deep Madness: Spawn of the Sleeper Epic Monster 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.
Deep Madness: Spawn of the Sleeper Epic Monster belongs to these categories: Fighting, Horror, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 Deep Madness: Spawn of the Sleeper Epic Monster are: Roger Ho. 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 Deep Madness: Spawn of the Sleeper Epic Monster as an expansion for Deep Madness. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Deep Madness to use it. Check that your edition of Deep Madness is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.