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FREAKFACE!!!
2017
Rules assistance for FREAKFACE!!!
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- 2–10 players
- 15–120 min
- 17+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for FREAKFACE!!!
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FREAKFACE!!! is a board game released in 2017 for 2–10 players, 15–120 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. It was designed by Nate Hayden, Mat Brinkman, Jochen Hartmann, and Charlie Fogel and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
“Come see our splendid cornucopia of Strange Men & Women from far and distant lands! Gathered from deep Jungles, Mountain tops, ancient lost villages and even the bottom of the sea! Or Ride our fantastic carnival carts and view the strange bewildering dioramas collected from the lore and facts found on our journeys!” "Lucian the Powerful’s Tremendous Tent of Monstrosity” nestled in a small Florida town in October of 1963, soon after came the disappearances. Where was Clay? Or Barry the kind Feed Store worker? Or even the old woman down the street? They all seemed to vanish when that damned tent was put up. Vaughn and Lucinda believe the answers might be within the Tent of Monstrosities itself. Late at night, clipping the fence, the two venture inside. The true story of what happened on this blood-drenched evening comes alive in the pages and gameplay of Halloween Nightmares Horrorgame Magazine. FREAKFACE!!! is a horror simulation experience. Unlike games that tend to aim for a perfect balance, FreakFace’s main focus is delivering the terrifying experience that occurred on this Halloween night. Characters and situations are not balanced to equal one another but created to simulate the actual experience as it happened. The game begins slanted to the diabolic character, they will certainly destroy if fighting just ill prepared kids. Through the use of finding items, hiding or alerting possible neutral characters, the kids can possibly turn the tables on the diabolic plot. But there may also be a horrible realization that certain neutral characters are sinister themselves. The kids may not be able to trust anyone! It might be best to just escape! ESCAPE FROM THIS FREAKSHOW OF HORROR! Freakface!!! is a tactical hex and counter game with each token representing an individual character. Characters have sheets with some individual stats related to speed, strength and will to live. The Teen can win if any of them escape the North, West, or East side of the map while hidden, or by killing the Carny. Freakface!!! is a very visceral experience and we have rated it X. Anyone one under the age of 18 is NOT permitted to play. Pregnant or players with a fragile or nervous disposition are strongly encouraged NOT TO PLAY THIS GAME! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
FREAKFACE!!! supports 2–10 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 FREAKFACE!!! is 15–120 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 FREAKFACE!!! for ages 17 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.
FREAKFACE!!! has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
FREAKFACE!!! belongs to these categories: Fighting, Mature / Adult, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 FREAKFACE!!! are: Nate Hayden, Mat Brinkman, Jochen Hartmann, and Charlie Fogel. 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 FREAKFACE!!! 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.