- BGG rating
- 7.2
The Shivers: Fangs!
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,063
- BGG rating
- 6.7
The Shivers
2022
Rules assistance for The Shivers
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- 2–5 players
- 45–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for The Shivers
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The Shivers is a board game released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Andy Logan and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Storytelling, and Role Playing.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.2
The Shivers: It's All Fun and Games Until...
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 2022
The Shivers: The Deadly Dungeon
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 2025
The Shivers: The Fogmoor Museum
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 2025
The Shivers: The Ominous Observatory
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 2025
The Shivers: Dog & Cat Character Pack
- 2–5 players
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About the game
Have you ever wanted to play a pop-up book? Have you been searching for a game that is filled with magic and mystery? Is your gaming group looking for something quick and fun without pages and pages of rules? Look no further! The Shivers is a truly one-of-a-kind tabletop experience that features the magic of hand-crafted pop-ups, combined with just the right amount of spooky puzzle-solving mystery and role playing. Using our patent-pending modular pop-up system, the mystery will unfold as you and your friends explore a magical mansion, as one of the members of the Shivers family. Each episode takes about an hour to play cooperatively, with one person taking the lead as the Storyteller. Once players finish one episode, a quick change of the system reveals the next story which will be completely new and unique: filled with new clues, puzzles, room layouts, and foes to vanquish. The Shivers is fun and challenging for young kids, teens, and even older experienced game players. While most games have dozens of pages of rules and take many hours to learn and play, Shivers players have just a couple simple rules, and can get up and playing in less than 5 minutes. Similar to an escape room in structure and feel (but on a much smaller scale), players can get immediately immersed in the mystery, discovering the right path forward as they progress. —description from the designer For each scenario, one player takes on the role of the "storyteller", which is akin to an RPG GameMaster (GM). They know the whole story, and facilitate the rest of the players as they play the game. They are not an adversary, as they can't win or lose. Their goal is to make the game as fun as possible for the group.
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Questions and answers
The Shivers 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 Shivers is 45–90 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 Shivers 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 Shivers has a complexity rating of 1.8 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 Shivers belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery, Horror, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Storytelling, and Role Playing. 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 Shivers are: Andy Logan. 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 Shivers 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.