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The Curse of Misfortune Lane
2018
Rules assistance for The Curse of Misfortune Lane
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for The Curse of Misfortune Lane
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The Curse of Misfortune Lane is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Austin Mace and Alexander Delfino and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
One to four players explore Misfortune Lane in search of weapons and lucky items. Avoid angry adults and monster traps or press your luck and risk losing your precious items. Spend your time wisely, as you only have 6 rounds before coming face to face with the monster. This monster will try to distract you and weaken your deck until the sun sets. During the Night, you’ll use your gathered weapons and lucky items to break the curse and save the town! The one versus many format allows one player to control this mysterious monster. As the monster you only have one goal: protect the curse. During the Day, litter the town with bad luck and lure other players to locations that contain useless weapons. During the Night, reveal your identity and unleash your true power! Survive these 7 rounds and the curse over Misfortune Lane will remain unbroken. —description from the publisher
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- Howling Hog Games
Questions and answers
The Curse of Misfortune Lane supports 2–5 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 The Curse of Misfortune Lane is 30–45 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 The Curse of Misfortune Lane 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.
The Curse of Misfortune Lane 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.
The Curse of Misfortune Lane belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, 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 The Curse of Misfortune Lane are: Austin Mace and Alexander Delfino. 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 The Curse of Misfortune Lane 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.