
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,091
- BGG rating
- 5.3
A Christmas Story: A MAJOR Card Game
- 3–6 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2020

2020
Rules assistance for Gremlins: Holiday Havoc
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Gremlins: Holiday Havoc is a board game released in 2020 for 3–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Matt Christianson and Funko Games and its main mechanics are Real-Time.
The Gremlins have gone from cute Christmas-gift pets to mini-monsters causing havoc around town, and you must stop them! Flip over cards to reveal favorite creatures from the classic movie. If you see a match, pounce fast to score. But beware, other players are on the prowl. And whatever you do, don’t get them wet or your chance of losing multiplies! When the sun comes up, the player with the most Gremlins is the winner. —description from the publisher
Gremlins: Holiday Havoc supports 3–5 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 Gremlins: Holiday Havoc is 15 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 Gremlins: Holiday Havoc for ages 8 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.
Gremlins: Holiday Havoc 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.
Gremlins: Holiday Havoc belongs to these categories: Card Game and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Real-Time. 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 Gremlins: Holiday Havoc are: Matt Christianson and Funko Games. 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 Gremlins: Holiday Havoc 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.