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Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer
2022
Rules assistance for Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer
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- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer
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Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer is a board game released in 2022 for 4–10 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Joey Vigour and its main mechanics are Hidden Roles.
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About the game
In Hawkins, Indiana, the Mind Flayer has created an army of possessed people to invade Earth. Some of you are already under its control... At the start of Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer, each player takes a character tile representing someone from the Stranger Things Netflix series. You will also receive a card that tells you whether you are a Sane hero or Possessed by the Mind Flayer. A game plays out over a series of turns and pits two teams against each other: Sane versus Possessed. As a Sane character, you must resist the Mind Flayer's attacks to win the game. As a Possessed character, you try to convert all Sane characters to Possessed or knock them out before the end of the game. On your turn, draw a card and give it to another player to help them, remove them, or make them change teams. At the end of the game, if at least one Sane character is still in play, all Sane characters win the game. Otherwise, the Possessed characters win!
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- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- Gémklub
- Popcorn Games
- Repos Production
Questions and answers
Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer supports 4–10 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 Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer 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 Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer 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.
Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hidden Roles. 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 Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer are: Joey Vigour. 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 Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer 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.