Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk

Avalon Hill, Hasbro, Lone Shark Games · Board game · 2016
3–6 · best 5 60+ min Weight 2.8/5
rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict

A must-have for base game owners seeking more scenario variety and chaos. The new floor completely changes the exploration dynamic!

Highlights
  • Fifty incredible new haunts
  • Adds the roof to exploration
  • Greatly increases game replayability
  • Fresh items and dynamic events
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game to play
  • Increases initial setup time
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
You know that feeling when the house is already scary, but it still needs that extra 'pinch' of panic? That's exactly what Widow's Walk delivers. As the first expansion for Betrayal at House on the Hill, it doesn't hold back. If you already enjoy the dynamic of exploring rooms and discovering that your best friend has turned into a monster, get ready, because the terror has reached new heights—literally. The expansion adds the roof of the mansion, an entirely new floor that opens the door to dangers you never imagined while staying on the ground floor.

But it's not just the physical space that grows. Widow's Walk injects a massive dose of new content: 20 new rooms, fresh items, omens that shift the story's direction, and events that can turn your game night into a true horror movie. The highlight, however, is the 50 brand-new Haunts. With the help of brilliant minds from the gaming and entertainment world, these new twists bring more varied scenarios and objectives, ensuring that the feeling of 'what on earth is happening?' remains alive in every session.

Basically, if you own the base game and feel like the stories are becoming repetitive, this expansion is the essential upgrade. It expands the verticality of exploration and multiplies the possibilities for betrayal and chaos. Now, the question isn't just whether you can survive the house, but whether you can escape the roof before something pulls you into the darkness. Enter at your own risk, but leaving... well, leaving is the hard part.
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Series: Betrayal (Avalon Hill) Theme: Spooky Old Houses
Publisher Avalon Hill, Hasbro, Lone Shark Games, Wizards of the Coast
Designer Aviva Schecterson, Chad Brown, Chris Dupuis, Christopher Badell, Elisa Teague, Gaby Weidling, Justin Gary, Liz Spain, Mike Selinker, Rob Daviau
Artist Ben Oliver, Emi Tanji, Shauna Wolf Narciso
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes! Widow's Walk is an expansion, so you need all the pieces and rules from the base game to play.
What exactly comes in the box?
You get 20 new rooms (including the roof), new items, omens, events, and 50 new haunt stories.
Does the game become harder with the expansion?
Not necessarily harder, but more variable. More rooms and new haunts bring more unpredictable situations.
How many people can play?
The expansion maintains the base game's player count, supporting 3 to 6 players.
Does it significantly increase playtime?
The match length remains similar, though the exploration phase might take a bit longer due to the additional rooms.
Is it worth it for fans of cooperative games?
Absolutely, especially since the game starts as cooperative and then flips to 'one vs all', creating epic moments.