
- BGG rank
- BGG #155
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Rising Sun
- 3–5 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2018

2019
Rules assistance for Straszydła
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Straszydła is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 45–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Marek Buczyński and Michał Czepczyński and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Area Movement.
Straszydła is a board game for 2 to 4 players set in present times. As the Frights, descended from Slavic gods, it is up to each player to rebuild faith in monsters by scaring people. Scare to harvest more fear, collect terror to unleash magical powers, become alliance with little devils that can aid you in you’re journey, use your resources wisely to be victorious. Created by Marek Buczyński and Michał Czepczyński, Straszydła gives you a challenging game with changing action and deep strategy. Artwork by Marek Buczyński and miniatures sculpted under the direction of Kamil Milaniuk. —description from the designer
Straszydła 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 Straszydła is 45–120 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 Straszydła for ages 13 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.
Straszydła has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Straszydła belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Abstract Strategy, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Area Movement. 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 Straszydła are: Marek Buczyński and Michał Czepczyński. 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 Straszydła 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.