If you’re planning a board game night this month and want something to set the Halloween mood, Ravensburger has you covered with a fantastic selection of horror-themed titles. Whether you're looking for classic scares or something more unique, their catalog offers plenty of spooky options to fuel your game night!
Horrified Series
A standout in their lineup is the Horrified series, featuring monsters from Universal classics, cryptids, and even the mighty Cthulhu. This cooperative game series lets you and your friends team up to defeat terrifying foes. Each installment has its own unique charm and set of monsters, but I highly recommend World of Monsters or Greek Monsters. These are the latest releases, and they offer the best monster challenges and puzzles. Plus, as a bonus, if you get both games, you can mix and match the monsters for even more fun!
JAWS
If you're craving a more competitive experience, JAWS is the perfect choice. In this game, one player becomes Jaws while up to three others take on the roles of the crew members: Quint, Brody, and Hooper. The shark makes its moves in secret as the crew tries to predict its next steps, building tension until the action shifts to a thrilling second act. Here, it's an all-out battle for survival—will the crew outsmart the shark, or will Jaws finally capsize the Orca and claim victory once and for all?
Alien: Fate of the Nostromo
If you're looking for a game that feels more relevant, especially with Alien: Romulus still fresh in everyone’s mind, then Alien: Fate of the Nostromo is a perfect choice. In this cooperative survival game, you and your crew must work together to complete a series of objectives, gather essential supplies, and craft useful items—all while trying to stay one step ahead of the relentless Alien hunting you down. What makes this game stand out, aside from its immersive theme, is its replayability. Although the game revolves around completing objectives, these objectives are randomized with each playthrough, ensuring that no two games are ever the same. Every session delivers a uniquely tense and thrilling experience, making it perfect for both casual board game nights and hardcore fans of the Alien franchise.
Disney Hocus Pocus: The Game
If you're in search of a family-friendly cooperative game, Disney's Hocus Pocus offers a wild and entertaining experience that blends elements of Uno, Go Fish, and social deduction. The twist? You can't directly communicate with your teammates. Up to six players must rely on their instincts and clever questioning to piece together what ingredients their team members are holding. Through simple yet strategic inquiries, you’ll work together to gather the right ingredients and brew a powerful potion to stop the witches before they take over. It's a fun, chaotic challenge that keeps everyone on their toes, making it perfect for game nights with friends or family.
ThinkFun Puzzle Games
Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia
Are you ready to dive into a thrilling mystery and solve a murder within a notorious Crime Syndicate? In Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia, you step into the shoes of a Private Investigator who has been framed for the murder of a key Mafia figure. As the clock ticks down, you have just two hours to crack the case, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover the identity of the real killer before you're wrongfully convicted. With each clue you uncover, the stakes rise higher, and the pressure intensifies. Can you outsmart the mastermind behind the frame-up, or will you become the next victim of the mob’s deadly game? The challenge awaits.
Cold Case Series
Are you a fan of gripping crime-solving TV shows, where every clue matters and every twist keeps you on the edge of your seat? Do you have a knack for critical thinking, always itching to solve the next big mystery? If so, the ThinkFun Cold Case series is perfect for you. This line of immersive crime-solving puzzle games offers the chance to step into the role of a detective, carefully cross-referencing evidence, jotting down notes, and piecing together the story behind each case. With the provided evidence at your fingertips, you'll feel like you've stepped straight into your own episode of CSI: Miami, unraveling the truth one clue at a time. Get ready to put your skills to the ultimate test and dive into these challenging cold cases that will make you think, analyze, and solve mysteries like never before.
