
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,296
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Dawn of Peacemakers
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Peacemakers: Horrors of War – Shared Nightmares
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Peacemakers: Horrors of War – Shared Nightmares is an expansion for Peacemakers: Horrors of War released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Sami Laakso and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Grid Movement.
10 new horror cards, which can be added to the game to increase the variety of horrors encountered further.
Peacemakers: Horrors of War – Shared Nightmares supports 1–4 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 Peacemakers: Horrors of War – Shared Nightmares is 60–120 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 Peacemakers: Horrors of War – Shared Nightmares for ages 14 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.
Peacemakers: Horrors of War – Shared Nightmares has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Peacemakers: Horrors of War – Shared Nightmares belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Grid Movement. 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 Peacemakers: Horrors of War – Shared Nightmares are: Sami Laakso. 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 Peacemakers: Horrors of War – Shared Nightmares as an expansion for Peacemakers: Horrors of War. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Peacemakers: Horrors of War to use it. Check that your edition of Peacemakers: Horrors of War is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.