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Terrors of London: Servants of the Black Gate
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,568
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Terrors of London
2019
Rules assistance for Terrors of London
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20–40 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Terrors of London
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Terrors of London is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Brad Pye and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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- BGG rating
- 7.5
Terrors of London: The Reptile Tomb
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
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About the game
In the shadows of London, terrors stir. Powerful overlords conspire against one another, amassing hordes of monsters to do their bidding. Only one will claim the night and all within it as their prize. Terrors of London is a competitive deck-builder with a Victorian horror theme. Each player will assume the role of an Overlord, each with a unique ability and two unique influence cards. Throughout the game players will add monsters from four different factions (Beasts, Mortals, Spirits, and Undead) to their deck, all of which can form hordes for powerful combos. Players will also procure marvelous relics, which they may immediately use for their unique abilities. The first player to reduce their opponent's life to zero wins the game and claims the night.
Designers
Publishers
- Portal Games
- Kolossal Games
Questions and answers
Terrors of London supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Terrors of London is 20–40 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 Terrors of London 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.
Terrors of London has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Terrors of London belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Terrors of London are: Brad Pye. 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 Terrors of London 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.