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Holmes' Horror Hotel
2019
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- 4–7 players
- 5–10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Holmes' Horror Hotel is a board game released in 2019 for 4–7 players, 5–10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Carrotz and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Player Elimination.
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About the game
The date is May 7, 1896. On this day H.H. Holmes was hanged, for the murder of at least 9 innocent victims, but suspected of much, much more. Or was he? Perhaps he succeeded in framing an unknowing employee of his famous Horror Hotel? Let's find out! In Holmes' Horror Hotel players assume the roles of either employees of the hotel, or the owner himself, H.H. Holmes. The roles are secret, so only the player that is dealt the Holmes character knows who is who. The employees know by now that danger is afoot in the hotel, but they don't know who is behind it all. And on this dark night in 1896, they find all the doors and windows of the hotel locked. There is no escape, their only chance is to expose the serial killer before they all die a gruesome death… Players in turn draw 1-3 cards. These cards can be traps, clues or dead ends. Traps hurt you and can eliminate you from the game, clues can be used to identify the killer- or frame an innocent coworker - and dead ends are... dead ends and should be discarded. The employees have to play all their cards truthfully, only Holmes can lie and discard unwanted traps or clues. But when he gets called out on this, it's game over for him. Can the employees survive and identify Holmes as the killer in their midst before time runs out? Holmes' Horror Hotel is a fast game of deduction and hidden identities, for 4 to 7 players. —description from the publisher
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Holmes' Horror Hotel supports 4–7 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 Holmes' Horror Hotel is 5–10 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 Holmes' Horror Hotel 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.
Holmes' Horror Hotel 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.
Holmes' Horror Hotel belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Player Elimination. 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 Holmes' Horror Hotel are: Carrotz. 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 Holmes' Horror Hotel 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.