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House of Spirits
2010
Rules assistance for House of Spirits
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for House of Spirits
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House of Spirits is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Thomas (I) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
THIS GAME HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. No one knows what has led each of you to this cursed house on the hill, but here you all stand, poised to enter. The previous owner was rumored to have discovered the secrets of the house. Can you recover the fragments of his diary before it’s too late? You’ll have to work together but look out for number one while doing so. In House of Spirits, players explore a haunted house together, room by room. Along the way they will draw cards representing weapons and other items to help them survive the various beasts within. Each player gets one action per turn, so he has to balance long term strategy against short term gains. Do you risk taking on that werewolf, hoping to claim points at the risk of precious health, or leave it for someone else to deal with? The ultimate goal of the game is to get more points than any other player. There are numerous ways to do this depending on player strategy, as well as a dash of luck.
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Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Lock 'n Load Publishing, LLC.
Questions and answers
House of Spirits 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 House of Spirits is 30 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 House of Spirits for ages 12 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.
House of Spirits has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
House of Spirits belongs to these categories: Card Game, Horror, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 House of Spirits are: Mark Thomas (I). 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 House of Spirits 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.