Good & Bad Ghosts

Istituto Del Gioco (IDG), asmodee, Bütehorn Spiele (Buchholz Verlag) · Board game · 1980
2 · best 2 15 min Weight 1.3/5
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5.7 rating Ludopedia
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Fans of quick bluffing games will love this battle of hidden ghosts.

Highlights
  • Fast and easy to learn
  • Bluffing and suspense every turn
  • Three different ways to win
Keep in mind
  • 2-player only
  • Luck can sometimes beat strategy
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About the game
Good & Bad Ghosts is a quick strategy game where you command a squad of ghosts — half good, half evil, but only you know who's who. On the 6x6 board (with corners removed for extra spice), every orthogonal move could lead to victory or disaster. Triple your win conditions: ditch your bad ghosts, capture the opponent's good ones, or escape with your good ghosts through enemy lines. Simple? Not quite. The magic is in the bluffing: like Stratego, you hide your ghosts' identities, turning every clash into a mini thriller. Lightweight mechanics (just 15 minutes playtime), but every move counts. Perfect for a quick match full of 'aha!' and 'I can't believe I fell for that!' moments. Pro tip: pretending a bad ghost is good might be your masterstroke.
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Books: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Components: 6 x 6 Grids Creatures: Ghosts Digital Implementations: BrettspielWelt Players: Two-Player Only Games Theme: Mad Science / Mad Scientist
Publisher Istituto Del Gioco (IDG), asmodee, Bütehorn Spiele (Buchholz Verlag), Drei Magier Spiele, Estrela, Granna, Kärnan, Kirjalito, Kod Kod, Litor, Milton Bradley, Möbius Games, Noris Spiele, Oliphante, Schmidt Spiele, Venice Connection, Waddingtons, 놀이속의세상
Designer Alex Randolph
Artist (Uncredited), Johann Rüttinger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a game take?
About 15 minutes — perfect for a quick rematch.
Is it luck-based or pure strategy?
Strategy (especially bluffing), but some luck in clashes.
Good for kids?
Yes! Simple rules and fun theme, great for ages 8+.
Any setup needed?
Just place the ghosts on the board and start.
What similar games exist?
Feels like Stratego with hidden pieces, but much faster.