- BGG rank
- BGG #8,119
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Nightmarium
- 2–5 players
- 10–30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,639
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Nightmarium: Revised Edition
2019
Rules assistance for Nightmarium: Revised Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 10–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Nightmarium: Revised Edition
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Nightmarium: Revised Edition is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Konstantin Seleznev and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
A game about building nightmares so terrifying you’ll see half of them in your dreams afterwards. You have cards representing Night Terrors, and the more of them you combine in the right order, the more monsters will come to life, and the more horrifying they become. Create monsters that will make your opponents gasp in horror. Nourish them with your own fear and make them stronger. Only then will you achieve victory and become the Master of Terror! This edition adds the Legion of Horrors expansion with 12 seal cards. These seals allow you to use creature abilities again and protects from Executioner, Scavenger, and Devourer. Using them is optional; it does not change the base rules but adds some new actions.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Magellan
- Ares Games
Questions and answers
Nightmarium: Revised Edition supports 2–5 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 Nightmarium: Revised Edition is 10–30 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 Nightmarium: Revised Edition 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.
Nightmarium: Revised Edition has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Nightmarium: Revised Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 Nightmarium: Revised Edition are: Konstantin Seleznev. 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 Nightmarium: Revised Edition 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.