Dead & Breakfast

Braincrack Games · Board game · 2018
2–4 · best 2 20–40 min Weight 1.5/5
7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 10.38
7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy pattern-building games with a fun, light horror theme, Dead & Breakfast will win you over! It's a truly unique hotel construction experience.

Highlights
  • Creative hotel building
  • Fun horror theme
  • Quick and strategic
  • Easy to learn
Keep in mind
  • Scoring can be confusing
  • Luck of the tile draw
  • Little direct interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to manage the spookiest hotel in town in Dead & Breakfast! In this tile-placement game, you and your friends compete to build the most horrifying motel, attracting a bizarre clientele of ghosts, zombies, and other creatures of the night. Each player constructs their own hotel, expanding it with windows and decorating with poisonous vines to create a truly macabre atmosphere. The goal is to attract peculiar guests, each with their own demands and scoring conditions. To achieve this, you need to strategically place the creatures that inhabit your hotel and ensure the poisonous plants spread along the walls, connecting to the main door. Final scoring comes from various sources: guests who fear the creatures you host, the vine network you build, and fulfilling secret objectives set by a bonus tile. The player with the most points, proving themselves the best hotelier of the underworld, claims victory! It's a fast-paced game with simple rules, but it requires planning to optimize your construction and attract the right guests. Perfect for those who enjoy a fun theme and a puzzle challenge with a light horror twist.

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Creatures: Ghosts Creatures: Vampires Creatures: Zombies Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Theme: Witches
Publisher Braincrack Games
Designer Rodrigo Rego
Artist Louis Durrant

Community

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265owners
56wishlist
8want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate in Dead & Breakfast?
The game is for 2 to 4 players. It plays well at all player counts, but the dynamic can shift slightly depending on how many hoteliers are competing for space.
How long does a game usually take?
A game of Dead & Breakfast typically lasts between 20 and 40 minutes. It's a quick game, ideal for those who want something fun without committing too much time.
What is the game's complexity? Is it hard to learn?
The complexity is considered low (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek). The basic rules of placing tiles and attracting guests are quite simple, making it accessible for beginners and families.
What comes in the box?
You'll find tiles to build the hotels, guest cards, creature pieces, poisonous vines, and other components to assemble your macabre hotel and score points.
Who is Dead & Breakfast best recommended for?
It's great for those who enjoy puzzle games, tile placement, and pattern building, especially if they like light and fun horror themes. Families and casual gamers will enjoy it a lot.
Is there a lot of player interaction?
The interaction is mostly indirect. You compete for available tiles and objectives, but there are no direct attacks between players. The focus is on optimizing your own hotel.
Is the theme very scary?
The theme is horror, but in a more cartoony and fun way. Think of ghosts and zombies as more comical than terrifying. It's not a game to give you nightmares!

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