Bicho Papão

Board Game Bureau · Board game · 2024
7.3 Ludopedia 6.3 BGG 2–5 25–30 min
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A tense and fast-paced card game, perfect for Halloween lovers looking for competition with a cooperative twist.

Highlights
  • Very engaging horror theme
  • Quick and dynamic gameplay
  • Fun auction mechanics
  • Great for small groups
Keep in mind
  • Relies on some luck
  • Theme might not suit everyone
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get your heart racing and grab your Halloween mask, because the Boogeyman is here to turn your night of mischief into a total nightmare! Picture this: it's October 31, 1987, and a group of kids, split into neighborhood gangs, decided the best way to celebrate Halloween was to compete for the title of Master of Mischief. The plan was simple: pull some pranks, cause a little harmless vandalism, and prove who truly owns the streets. But, just like in every classic horror movie, things went south very quickly.

What started as a brave competition between masked kids ended in the worst possible way: they discovered that the Boogeyman isn't just a legend used to scare disobedient children into behaving—he is real, he is hungry, and he is lurking in the shadows! In this game, you lead one of these kid gangs. To win, you'll need to strategically use your Mischief cards to compete for Neighbor cards, which are your ticket to glory (and points). But don't get too comfortable: while you want to be the best, the danger is shared. The game features a tense semi-cooperative element where everyone must stay sharp, because the ultimate goal is quite urgent: you must be the first to successfully trap the Boogeyman himself before he finishes his grim business!

Blending hand management, fast-paced auctions, and a dash of dice-rolling luck, Boogeyman is a dynamic experience that ramps up the tension as the night progresses. It is perfect for players who enjoy quick games with strong themes that can balance fierce competition between friends with the shared necessity of dealing with a common threat. Are you ready to face the legend, or will you stay hiding under the covers?

Rules manual

Official PDF file

Rules manual — Bicho Papão Portuguese · PDF
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Best player count

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2–5 players
2 OK
3 OK
4 OK
5 OK

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Publisher Board Game Bureau
Designer Nordan Manz
Artist Nordan Manz

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How long does a game last?
It's quite fast, taking about 25 to 30 minutes.
How many players is it for?
It works great with 2 to 5 players.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! It's an entry-level game, easy to explain and pick up.
What is the complexity level?
It's a light-to-medium game, focused on fun and fast pacing.
Is it purely competitive?
No, it has a semi-cooperative feel where the threat affects everyone.
Is it good for travel?
Definitely! Being compact and quick makes it perfect for trips.

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