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Slasher: The Final Cut
1994
Rules assistance for Slasher: The Final Cut
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Slasher: The Final Cut
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Slasher: The Final Cut is a board game released in 1994 for 3–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David Hewitt, Paul Brown, and Randy Lindsay and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
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About the game
At the beginning of the game, it is unknown who the slasher is. The person whose turn it is plays a “scene” card. This may allow movement, may allow an attack, may be a clue to the slasher's identity. After the scene card is played, each player gets a chance to play a “plot twist” on the scene. In the course of the game, the first person to get three clues becomes the Slasher, and the dynamics change a bit. The game continues until either the Slasher is dead or all player victims are dead. Hilariously fun social game.
Mechanics
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Publishers
- Precedence Publishing
Questions and answers
Slasher: The Final Cut supports 3–6 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 Slasher: The Final Cut is 60 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 Slasher: The Final Cut 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.
Slasher: The Final Cut 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.
Slasher: The Final Cut belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Storytelling. 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 Slasher: The Final Cut are: David Hewitt, Paul Brown, and Randy Lindsay. 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 Slasher: The Final Cut 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.