Endangered Orphans: House of Rath – Rooms of Rath Fate Board
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,856
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Endangered Orphans: House of Rath
2022
Rules assistance for Endangered Orphans: House of Rath
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- 2–6 players
- 25–40 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Endangered Orphans: House of Rath
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Endangered Orphans: House of Rath is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 25–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Joe Boyden and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Though Endangered Orphans: House of Rath is not a sequel to Certifiable Studios’ freshman project, Endangered Orphans of Condyle Cove, it does occupy the same world. The game’s (very dark) heart is still the same as its predecessor: Players are trying to keep their orphan(s) safe from a boogeyman. Unfortunately, that means sometimes throwing the other orphans under the proverbial bus. House of Rath differs significantly in its gameplay, however. It combines elements of deduction, “take that,” and map reduction to create suspense, but the real difference lies in one key point: During every turn, you’re playing as both the orphans and the boogeyman! During the Roll phase, you’ll do whatever it takes to protect your orphans from the dreaded boogeyman, Count Rath: lock doors, rotate rooms, travel via secret passages, and even reveal other hidden orphans. Every decision could be the one that takes your orphans to (relative) safety—or straight into Rath’s greedy clutches. You’ll then use the Boogeyman Phase of your turn (while playing as Rath) to suss out which orphans belong to whom, all while steering Rath clear of your orphans (and keeping secret which ones are your orphans when possible). If one of your orphans is discovered by Rath, your chances of getting away are slim. But hey…a chance is a chance, right? You’ll either escape (likely to be pursued again at a later time) or come to a grisly end and draw a Run Away card. Though a Run Away card won’t help you when it’s drawn, it’ll give you options later. Use it to give your other orphans better odds of escaping if they’re discovered, or use the card’s one-of-a-kind special ability. The last player with at least one surviving orphan is the winner!
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- Certifiable Studios
Questions and answers
Endangered Orphans: House of Rath supports 2–6 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 Endangered Orphans: House of Rath is 25–40 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 Endangered Orphans: House of Rath 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.
Endangered Orphans: House of Rath has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Endangered Orphans: House of Rath belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery, Horror, and Maze. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 Endangered Orphans: House of Rath are: Joe Boyden. 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 Endangered Orphans: House of Rath 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.