
- BGG rank
- BGG #221
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Chaos in the Old World
- 3–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2009

Rules assistance for Malifaux: Open Graves – Nicodem Box Set
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Malifaux: Open Graves – Nicodem Box Set is an expansion for Malifaux (Second Edition) released in 2013 for 2–10 players and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Majority / Influence.
The summoner in Malifaux. Nobody does it better than Nicodem. If you like winning through attrition, this is your guy. Nicodem can simply summon more and more as more things die. He can summon like crazy and then he buffs the crew to keep them going.
Malifaux: Open Graves – Nicodem Box Set 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 catalogue lists Malifaux: Open Graves – Nicodem Box Set 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.
Malifaux: Open Graves – Nicodem Box Set has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Malifaux: Open Graves – Nicodem Box Set belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 catalogue lists Malifaux: Open Graves – Nicodem Box Set as an expansion for Malifaux (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Malifaux (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Malifaux (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.