
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,794
- BGG rating
- 6.9
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Party
- 2–4 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2020

2019
Rules assistance for The Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls
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The Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls is a board game released in 2019 for 1–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David Tepfer and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Cooperative Game.
Take on the role of a paranormal investigator and together with your friends banish the evil spirit haunting the House of Monkton. The Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls is a cooperative board game for 2-4 players tasked with banishing a spirit from the ancient home in Monkton. Take control of a paranormal investigator, gather tools to complete tasks, banish the gathering darkness from various rooms in the house, and escape the dreaded spirit before dawn. —description from the publisher
The Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls supports 1–5 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 Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls is 60–90 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 Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls for ages 12 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 Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
The Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls belongs to these categories: Horror and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and 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 The Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls are: David Tepfer. 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 Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls 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.