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Expansion for The Order of Vampire Hunters
The Order of Vampire Hunters: Gugadeth and the Beast Expansion
2017
Rules assistance for The Order of Vampire Hunters: Gugadeth and the Beast Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for The Order of Vampire Hunters: Gugadeth and the Beast Expansion
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The Order of Vampire Hunters: Gugadeth and the Beast Expansion is an expansion for The Order of Vampire Hunters released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Filippo Chirico and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
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About the game
This expansion for The Order of Vampire Hunters includes: 1 Highly Detailed Plastic Miniature, Gugadeth and the Beast. 2 Vampire ID Cards. 10 Elder Influence Cards. 1 Rule Sheet. Both Gugadeth and the Beast are Elder Vampires. They have their own Elder Influence Cards, and can be added to any Hunt that includes an Elder Vampire. GUGADETH AND THE BEAST Gareth was a kennel master living on a small country estate. When the Night swept through, he was feeding the hounds, making sure the pack leader, Dex, did not take too much more than his fair share. The Vampires sensed the vicious nature of the hunting dogs, so it was the pack that the Vampires turned, while the workers and family were simply drained as food. But the kennel master’s de¬votion to his pack gave him the strength to cling to this world, although the corruption in his dying body meant he was no longer truly capable of that emotion. Caring for the pack of Guardians was now his new role in the clan and soon the pack ran at the vanguard of the Vampire raiding parties. With so much blood spilt, his power grew, as did the Guardian’s alpha, who was seemingly immune to the harm that caused attrition to the pack. What was devotion was now an unholy bond, passing power in both directions. Slowly the pack began to spend more time hunting and sleeping alone. Despite their ag¬gression, Guardians fell in battle, and eventu¬ally it was just the pair that was left. No-one from the clan was there to chastise the kennel master for his slack work, but then, he was no mere minion anymore and would not take criticism easily. No, Gareth and Dex had grown to be the Elders Gugadeth and the Beast, forever bound as a pack of two. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Dark Gate Games LLC
Questions and answers
The Order of Vampire Hunters: Gugadeth and the Beast Expansion supports 1–4 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 The Order of Vampire Hunters: Gugadeth and the Beast Expansion is 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 Order of Vampire Hunters: Gugadeth and the Beast Expansion 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.
The Order of Vampire Hunters: Gugadeth and the Beast Expansion belongs to these categories: Horror, Adventure, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Order of Vampire Hunters: Gugadeth and the Beast Expansion are: Filippo Chirico. 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 Order of Vampire Hunters: Gugadeth and the Beast Expansion as an expansion for The Order of Vampire Hunters. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Order of Vampire Hunters to use it. Check that your edition of The Order of Vampire Hunters is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.