# Haunted House: Save the Children!

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2006
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 5 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Alex Beresford
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published), (Web published)
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Children's Game, Horror, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil

## Verdict
Need a quick scare and a simple challenge? Haunted House: Save the Children! is a fast, print-and-play solo game that throws you into a haunted house with straightforward rules and speedy gameplay.Quick and easy to playSpooky haunted house themePerfect for a quick thrillLow cost and accessibleRelies heavily on dice luckRequires home printingPurely solo experienceFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for a quick jolt of adrenaline with "Haunted House: Save the Children!". In this solo print-and-play game, you're the last hope to rescue children lost in a sinister haunted house. Armed with just 25 life points, a standard deck of cards (plus a Joker), dice, and pen and paper, you must navigate corridors filled with peril. Each card flipped could mean an encounter with ravenous ghosts (costing you 2 life), flesh-eating rats (lose 1 life if you fail the dice roll), or even the dreaded Joker (which costs a hefty 5 life points!). But it's not all doom and gloom; find a safe room (the 2) for brief respite, or perhaps a kind ghost queen who rewards you with 2 life points. The objective is clear: find the four children (represented by Aces) and escape before the house consumes you. With games lasting around 5 minutes and super simple rules, it's perfect for those seeking a quick, thematic challenge without the fuss. It's one of those games you can play swiftly during a lunch break or before bed, just to get that little thrill.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
This game is exclusively for one player (solo).

### How long does a game session take?
Games are super quick, typically lasting around 5 minutes.

### Do I need any special components?
You'll need a standard deck of playing cards (with one Joker), a pair of 6-sided dice, and pen and paper. You print the rest!

### Is the game difficult?
The complexity is low, but luck with the dice and encounters can make the task challenging. It's a quick game, so you can try multiple times.

### Who is this game recommended for?
It's ideal for those who enjoy quick solo games with a horror/adventure theme and don't mind printing the components at home.

### What is the main objective of the game?
Your objective is to find the four children (represented by the Aces) inside the haunted house and manage to escape before your life points reach zero.