- BGG rating
- 7.8
Rules assistance for Village Attacks: Fear & Torment
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30–180 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Village Attacks: Fear & Torment
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Village Attacks: Fear & Torment is an expansion for Village Attacks released in 2018 for 1–5 players, 30–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Adam J Smith and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
About the game
This pack introduces the English legends of Spring Heeled Jack and Black Annis. Also contains the new Heroes Battle Mage and the Exorcist.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Grimlord Games
Questions and answers
Village Attacks: Fear & Torment supports 1–5 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 Village Attacks: Fear & Torment is 30–180 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 Village Attacks: Fear & Torment 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.
Village Attacks: Fear & Torment belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, 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 Village Attacks: Fear & Torment are: Adam J Smith. 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 Village Attacks: Fear & Torment as an expansion for Village Attacks. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Village Attacks to use it. Check that your edition of Village Attacks is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.