- BGG rank
- BGG #12,791
- BGG rating
- 6.2
DREIst!
- 1–4 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,448
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Spooky Castle
2016
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Spooky Castle
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Spooky Castle is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Dirscherl and Janet Kneisel and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: In Geisterburg, players take turns in the role of Spooky, a ghost being led by the other ghosts through a castle on a treasure hunt. In more detail, the player who is Spooky is blindfolded by donning a mask, then they start poking around Geisterburg with a magnetic pole, with their fellow players offering advice on where to move and (possibly) what to avoid given that adult ghosts can also be found within the castle and the kids want to leave them alone in order to find what they need before time runs out!
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- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Queen Games
Questions and answers
Spooky Castle supports 2–4 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 Spooky Castle is 20 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 Spooky Castle for ages 6 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.
Spooky Castle has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Spooky Castle belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. 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 Spooky Castle are: Wolfgang Dirscherl and Janet Kneisel. 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 Spooky Castle 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.