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RECOMMENDED
A frantic party game blending horror scares with desperate laughter.
Highlights
- Super fast-paced
- Cool management mechanics
- Perfect for large groups
- Immersive fun theme
Keep in mind
- Can get very chaotic
- Quick death for players
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get your heart (and your funny bone) ready, because chaos is coming! In This Game Is Killer: Franchise of Fear, you and your friends step into the shoes of a restoration team that has walked into the wrong place at the wrong time. The setting? An old, abandoned restaurant hiding a very dangerous animatronic secret known as Snapjaw. Your goal is simple, yet execution is a disaster waiting to happen: you must survive five hours of pure horror, managing every bit of power to lock doors and check cameras. Fail, and Snapjaw will be your final encounter!
The real magic lies in the balance between fear and fun. This is a semi-cooperative game, meaning you can try to help the group, but watch out: if you're too reckless while trying to take down Snapjaw, you might accidentally take out your own teammates! Death comes fast, but don't worry—the pace is frantic. With games lasting only 15 minutes, there's almost zero downtime between scares. The game introduces positional movement and resource management that adds unexpected depth to a party game, all seasoned with jump scares and a constant sense of urgency. It is the perfect game to gather your crew, laugh at everyone's desperation, and hope that nobody becomes the next robot's snack!
The real magic lies in the balance between fear and fun. This is a semi-cooperative game, meaning you can try to help the group, but watch out: if you're too reckless while trying to take down Snapjaw, you might accidentally take out your own teammates! Death comes fast, but don't worry—the pace is frantic. With games lasting only 15 minutes, there's almost zero downtime between scares. The game introduces positional movement and resource management that adds unexpected depth to a party game, all seasoned with jump scares and a constant sense of urgency. It is the perfect game to gather your crew, laugh at everyone's desperation, and hope that nobody becomes the next robot's snack!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
4
OK
5
OK
6
OK
7
OK
8
OK
9
OK
10
OK
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Smirk & Dagger Games
Designer
Ivan Turner
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a game take?
It's for people who hate waiting! Games last about 15 minutes.
How many players is it for?
The fun increases with more people: it fits 4 to 10 players!
Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are simple and direct, designed for you to start playing immediately.
What is the gameplay style?
It's a semi-cooperative party game with horror and humor themes.
Is it for horror fans?
Definitely! It uses jump scares and suspense elements, but with a fun twist.
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