
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,489
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Super-Skill Pinball: Holiday Special
- 1–4 players
- 15–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for The Tick: Hip Deep in Evil!
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The Tick: Hip Deep in Evil! is a board game released in 1996 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
This is a roll and move game based on the cartoon version of The Tick. Many good and bad guys are represented from Arthur to Chairface Chippendale, El Seed, Dinosaur Neil, etc. You move around the board collecting good and bad guy tokens. You also battle bad guys using a unique battle resolution for each of the four bad guys. The game ends with a final battle in which players wager tokens in an attempt to better their situation. Scoring is unusual and can really change who wins in a random way. Each player draws a card a random that awards different points for each token. Each player adds up their score and the high score wins.
The Tick: Hip Deep in Evil! supports 2–4 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 Tick: Hip Deep in Evil! is 60 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 Tick: Hip Deep in Evil! for ages 7 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 Tick: Hip Deep in Evil! has a complexity rating of 1.3 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 Tick: Hip Deep in Evil! belongs to these categories: Humor and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 catalogue lists The Tick: Hip Deep in Evil! 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.