The Hunger

Origames, Renegade Game Studios, Albi · Board game · 2021
7.8 Ludopedia 7.0 BGG 2–6 · best 3 60 min Weight 2.3/5
Buy · from US$ 44.85
7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Vampires, speed, and cards: if you love racing against time, this is for you!

Highlights
  • Dynamic deck building
  • Secret missions that surprise
  • Strategic movement
Keep in mind
  • Game time can be long
  • Requires attention to detail
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About the game

What you do in a play session

The Hunger casts you as a ravenous vampire ready to rule the night. Each game is a race against time: you must build a smart deck, hunt humans for victory points, complete secret missions, and finally bring a rose back to the castle before sunrise. Deck building is central: you start with a limited set of cards and over the game can buy, swap, or gather new cards from a common pool, forcing careful choice and noting that unused resources gain extra value. Contracts add surprise, as each player receives missions that reveal only part of the final goal. Moving across the map costs speed points, so planning your moves is vital: hunting too much can slow your deck and make returning harder. End‑game bonuses reward long‑term strategy, while stat‑based turn order ensures each play is thought out. If you enjoy tension, risky decisions, and a good dose of strategy, The Hunger invites you to prove who truly rules the night. 280 words.

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 REC
3 BEST
4 BEST
5 REC
6 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Creatures: Vampires Digital Implementations: Game Park
Publisher Origames, Renegade Game Studios, Albi, Albi Polska, Banana Games, Cranio Creations, Delta Vision Publishing, Devir, Games7Days, Geronimo Games, Hobby World, Pegasus Spiele
Designer Richard Garfield
Artist Alexey Bogdanov, Jocelyn 'Joc' Millet, Marta Ivanova, Semyon Proskuryakov

Community

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8,665owners
1,350wishlist
119want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the typical game length?
On average, a game lasts between 60 and 70 minutes, depending on player experience.
How many players can join?
From 2 to 6 players, though the game balances best with 4.
How complex is the game?
It’s considered medium complexity; it requires focus on cards and movement, but isn’t overly complicated.
What components are included?
Board, vampire cards, action cards, speed tokens, rose tokens, and victory point tokens.
Who is the game for?
Fans of horror, deck building, and those who enjoy high‑pressure strategic decisions.
Is there a digital version?
Yes, there’s a digital implementation on Game Park, enabling online play.

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