Shadow Hunters

Shadow Hunters

  • Players: 4–8 players
  • Play time: 60 min
  • BGG rating: 6.8

About Shadow Hunters

Shadow Hunters is a survival board game set in a devil-filled forest in which three groups of characters—the Shadows, creatures of the night; the Hunters, humans who try to destroy supernatural creatures; and the Neutrals, civilians caught in the middle of this ancient battle—struggle against each other to survive. You belong to one of these groups and must conceal your identity from others since you don't know whom you can trust—at least not initially. Over time, though, someone might decipher who you are through your actions or through Hermit cards, or you might even reveal yourself to use your special ability. The key to victory is to identify your allies and enemies early because once your identity is revealed, your enemies will attack with impunity using their special abilities like Demolish, Teleport, and Suck Blood or their equipment cards such as the Rusty Broad Ax or Fortune Brooch. This ancient battle comes to a head and only one group will stand victorious—or a civilian, in the right circumstances, might claim victory. The 2011 edition of Shadow Hunters from Z-Man Games includes the Shadow Hunters: Expansion, a set of ten new characters previously sold separately.

Released
2005
Designer
Yasutaka Ikeda
Age
13+
Best with
7 or 8 players (BGG community)

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Shadow Hunters FAQ

How many players can play Shadow Hunters?

Shadow Hunters plays with 4–8 players.

What is the best player count for Shadow Hunters?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Shadow Hunters is best with 7 or 8 players (174 votes).

How long does Shadow Hunters take to play?

A game of Shadow Hunters takes 60 min.

What age is Shadow Hunters for?

The recommended minimum age for Shadow Hunters is 13+.

Shadow Hunters expansions

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