The Slasher

JELLY JELLY GAMES, (Self-Published), Devir · Board game · 2025
2 · best 2 15–30 min Weight 1.7/5
5.9 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
5.9 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you're into good horror and cooperative trick-taking games, The Slasher is a sure bet to test your strategy and nerves with a friend!

Highlights
  • Engaging horror theme
  • Tense cooperative play
  • Innovative trick-taking
  • Deduction and risk
  • Challenging limited communication
Keep in mind
  • Two players only
  • Can be frustrating
  • Theme might be sensitive
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About the game
Picture a summer camp that was supposed to be tranquil, but quickly spirals into a full-blown horror movie nightmare. In The Slasher, you and a friend are the only hopes of escaping a killer on the loose, stalking the cabins with a crimson blade. Your only way out is to cooperate, outsmart the darkness, and, of course, survive the gruesome night. This is a cooperative trick-taking game for two players that blends a dose of deduction with plenty of tension and clever cardplay. You'll face off against the game's own system, playing tricks under evolving and increasingly restrictive conditions, all to collect sets of cards representing crucial survival items. Each trick is a mix of opportunity and risk. You'll need to navigate a landscape of limited communication and mounting pressure as you explore locations, try to avoid deadly encounters, and gather what's needed to escape. The unseen presence of the killer looms over every move, demanding maximum cooperation and tough choices with each hand of cards. It's a true test of nerves and teamwork to see if you can escape before it's too late.
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Theme: Camping Theme: Mystery / Crime Theme: Retro
Publisher JELLY JELLY GAMES, (Self-Published), Devir, PLAYWARP
Designer タカハシ カツナリ (Katsunari Takahashi
Artist タカハシ カツナリ (Katsunari Takahashi
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does The Slasher support?
The Slasher is exclusively a 2-player game. It's perfect for a duo who enjoys cooperative challenges and a good dose of suspense!
What is the average playtime for a game?
A game of The Slasher is quite dynamic, taking between 15 and 30 minutes. It's ideal for those looking for a quick, adrenaline-filled experience.
What is the complexity level of the game?
With a BGG weight of 1.6667, The Slasher is considered a light-medium game. The rules are accessible, but the cooperative strategy and limited communication add an interesting challenge.
What are the main components of the game?
The Slasher is a card game, so expect a highly thematic deck and perhaps some tokens to mark progress or dangers. It's very portable and focused on card gameplay.
Is The Slasher a good game for beginners?
If you and your friend already have some experience with card games or cooperative games, then yes! The trick-taking rules are easy to grasp, but the limited communication layer requires a bit more cunning.
Is the horror theme too intense?
The game has a horror theme inspired by slasher films, featuring a killer and survival. The art and narrative contribute to immersion, but it's not overly graphic, focusing more on tension and suspense.