
- BGG rank
- BGG #25
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Nemesis
- 1–5 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Slaughterville: Jack the Ripper Expansion
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Slaughterville: Jack the Ripper Expansion is an expansion for Slaughterville released in 2015 for 1–6 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Christopher Brown and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Action Points.
The spirit of Jack the Ripper has returned and he has come to Slaughterville! Jack has possessed one of your friends and it is your job to find him. Unless you are Jack, then it is time to relive your infamy. Jack the Ripper is an expansion to Slaughterville allowing you to introduce this Villain and Player vs Player gameplay into your town to cause havoc on the citizens whether they are awake or asleep!
Slaughterville: Jack the Ripper Expansion supports 1–6 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 Slaughterville: Jack the Ripper Expansion 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 Slaughterville: Jack the Ripper Expansion 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.
Slaughterville: Jack the Ripper Expansion has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Slaughterville: Jack the Ripper Expansion belongs to these categories: Horror, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Action Points. 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 Slaughterville: Jack the Ripper Expansion are: Christopher Brown. 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 Slaughterville: Jack the Ripper Expansion as an expansion for Slaughterville. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Slaughterville to use it. Check that your edition of Slaughterville is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.