Betrayal: Deck of Lost Souls

Avalon Hill, Hasbro · Board game · 2024
3–5 · best 4 20–30 min Weight 2.5/5
8.3 rating Ludopedia
5.5 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 18.82
8.3 rating Ludopedia
5.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A fast-paced-thriller in card form, perfect for fans of social deduction and horror!

Highlights
  • Quick-fire-gameplay
  • High-stakes-tension
  • Great portability
Keep in mind
  • Requires-active-social-interaction
  • Can-be-intense-for-pure-co-op-fans
Rules manual not indexed yet Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.

About the game

What you do in a play session

Ever felt that spine-tingling dread in a horror movie where you just can't trust anyone? Betrayal: Deck of Lost Souls brings that exact-feeling tension straight to your tabletop in a fast-paced card game format! Set within the haunted-ever-present House on the Hill, players find themselves trapped by a cursed deck of cards found in a dark attic. The mission seems straightforward: work together as explorers to defeat various Omens and Curses by playing the right Item cards. However, there's a massive catch lurking in the shadows.

This isn' isn't just a cooperative struggle against a deck; it's a game of hidden identities. Each player is assigned a secret role, and while most are trying to save everyone, one player might be the traitor working to unleash the ultimate Curse. The gameplay revolves around managing your hand to counter-act-the horrors, but you'll always be looking over your shoulder. To win, the explorers must gather the specific items required to defeat the final Curse. If they succeed, the group triumphs; if they fail or if the traitor succeeds in their sabotage, the darkness wins. It's a tight,-paced-experience that blends hand management with social deduction, making it perfect for gaming sessions where you want high stakes and quick rounds without a massive rulebook.

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

1 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

3–5 players
3 REC
4 BEST
5 REC

Where to Buy

Prices monitored daily

Finding best prices...

Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Category: DIZED Tutorial Series: Betrayal (Avalon Hill) Versions & Editions: Card Versions of Non-Card Games
Publisher Avalon Hill, Hasbro
Designer Bruce Glassco
Artist (Uncredited)

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

1,516owners
109wishlist
5want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

4 questions
How long does a session last?
Very fast! Expect around 20 to 30 minutes per game.
Is there a language barrier?
The game is in English, but-it's quite intuitive due to icons and card-driven mechanics.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all. It's designed to be picked up quickly for fast-paced-fun.
Can I play it with just 3 people?
Absolutely! It supports 3 to 5 players perfectly.

Other Games You'll Like

Based on mechanics and theme

7 games