
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,515
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Où étiez-vous?
- 5–20 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2008

2017
Rules assistance for The Legend of the Wendigo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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The Legend of the Wendigo is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Christian Lemay and its main mechanics are Memory and Cooperative Game.
All of the Junior Chipmunk Scouts gathered around the fire to hear the troop leader tell the terrifying legend of the Wendigo — a dreadful creature with a heart of ice. The legend says that the Wendigo's spirit still roams the forest and attacks anyone who dares to speak its name.... Work together to find the Wendigo if you ever want to see home again! In The Legend of the Wendigo, one player plays as the Wendigo's spirit, which has taken on the appearance of one of the scouts. Each night, it steals another scout; each day, the other players can check the identity of a scout on the table. If they unmask the Wendigo before it's too late, they win the game. Otherwise, the Wendigo player wins!
The Legend of the Wendigo supports 2–6 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 Legend of the Wendigo is 10 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 Legend of the Wendigo for ages 6 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 Legend of the Wendigo 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 Legend of the Wendigo belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory 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 Legend of the Wendigo are: Christian Lemay. 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 Legend of the Wendigo 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.