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Gregory Horror Show
2002
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- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
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Gregory Horror Show is a board game released in 2002 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kris Oprisko and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
This is a weird horror game based off of a Japanese cartoon show for kids (not anime). The "starter deck" comes with the game board, the figures and tokens for the players, one monster, and all the cards that are needed. More monsters can be bought in the expansion packs. The object of the game is to gain control of 3 "hotel rooms" on the board. To do this, the player fights a monster whose stats are drawn from a random pile. There are other complications, like Judgment cards that can be used to help or hurt a player, pitfalls on the board, Mystery Room cards that alter game play when a certain room is entered, and Feral Monsters. The Feral Monsters are only found in the expansion packs and can be controlled by the players to attack other players. Also, players can steal control of rooms from other players.
Editions
- Gregory Horror ShowenUpper Deck Entertainment2002
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Mechanics
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Publishers
- Upper Deck Entertainment
Questions and answers
Gregory Horror Show 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 Gregory Horror Show is 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 Gregory Horror Show for ages 10 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.
Gregory Horror Show has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Gregory Horror Show belongs to these categories: Card Game, Horror, and Collectible Components. 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 Gregory Horror Show are: Kris Oprisko. 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 Gregory Horror Show 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.