- BGG rating
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El Castillo del Terror 2
- 2–5 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2020
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- BGG #10,685
- BGG rating
- 6.6
El Castillo del Terror
2017
Rules assistance for El Castillo del Terror
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- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
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El Castillo del Terror is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Manu Sánchez Montero and Mari Carmen Lara Aguilar and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
The most terrifying monsters have come to life and have taken over the Castle of Terror. The most intrepid adventurers have been summoned by Mr. Stoker to a competition to release him. Choose your character, collect the enchanted items and trap the monsters to get the reward. You will need all your intelligence ... and your courage ... you dare to enter? El Castillo del Terror ("The Castle of Terror") is a terrifyingly fun game for all ages that contains 62 large cards between characters, objects and monsters. Whoever manages to catch more monsters (and better score) will win the game. For which you must manage the enchanted objects effectively. Los más terroríficos monstruos han cobrado vida y se han adueñado del Castillo del Terror. Los aventureros más intrépidos han sido convocados por el Sr. Stoker a una competición para liberarlo. Elije a tu personaje, reúne los objetos encantados y atrapa a los monstruos para obtener la recompensa. Necesitarás de toda tu inteligencia...y tu valor..¿te atreves a entrar? El Castillo del Terror es un juego terroríficamente divertido para todas las edades que contiene 62 cartas grandes entre personajes, objetos y monstruos. Aquel que consiga atrapar más cantidad de monstruos (y de mejor puntuación) ganará el juego. Para lo cual deberás gestionar los objetos encantados de manera eficaz.
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- ATOMO GAMES
- CREARDO
Questions and answers
El Castillo del Terror supports 2–4 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 El Castillo del Terror is 15–30 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 El Castillo del Terror for ages 6 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.
El Castillo del Terror has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
El Castillo del Terror belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Horror. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 El Castillo del Terror are: Manu Sánchez Montero and Mari Carmen Lara Aguilar. 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 El Castillo del Terror 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.