
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,448
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Misterio
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1984

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Vampireology is a board game released in 2010 for 3–6 players and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Roll / Spin and Move.
Board game based on the popular -ology series of books Your name is Joshua T. Kraik and you run a private detective agency in London, 1920. Recently you received a letter from a dying friend requesting your help on a mission that will take you to the four corners of the world in search of the pieces of a lost artifact - The Sword Of Angels. Set sail and collect the missing shards of the sword in this thrilling board game of survival, where you will discover the terrifying story of the Vampires. The future of mankind relies on the successful retrieval of the sword which, when pieced back together, will destroy vampires for all eternity. Be prepared, the task is great and time is against you! Players aim to collect the 4 shards of The Sword of Angels to eliminate all vampires everywhere. One player is secretly (to begin with) a rogue vampire and it is his/her aim to turn all the other players into vampires once his/her true identity is discovered.
Vampireology supports 3–6 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 catalogue lists Vampireology for ages 8 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.
Vampireology has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Vampireology belongs to these categories: Deduction, Horror, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and 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 Vampireology 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.