
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,987
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Fangs
- 5–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Shadow Hunters: Expansion
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Shadow Hunters: Expansion is an expansion for Shadow Hunters released in 2006 for 4–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Yasutaka Ikeda and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
SHADOW HUNTERS Expansion Kit adds 10 new characters to the original Shadow Hunters product. 10 new special abilities and new win conditions of "Neutrals" make the gameplay of "SHADOW HUNTERS" more exciting. You can choose from 20 characters in total! You can mix freely this expansion's additional 10 characters and the original 10 characters. One of the original characters (Bob) has been reprinted with changed text.
Shadow Hunters: Expansion supports 4–8 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 Shadow Hunters: Expansion 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 Shadow Hunters: Expansion 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.
Shadow Hunters: Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Shadow Hunters: Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Horror, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. 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 Shadow Hunters: Expansion are: Yasutaka Ikeda. 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 Shadow Hunters: Expansion as an expansion for Shadow Hunters. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shadow Hunters to use it. Check that your edition of Shadow Hunters is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.