# Welcome Demons

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Daniel Newman
- **Artists**: Kunihiko Tsuchiya (土屋 邦彦)
- **Publishers**: New Mill Industries
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Ladder Climbing

## Verdict
If you love card games with unique themes and creative mechanics, you'll have fun here. Welcome to Hell Valley, where even the demons are good!Original and immersive themeInnovative rescue mechanicQuick and dynamic matchesOnly works with 3 playersMay feel too random for someFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In Noboribetsu, a famous hot spring town in southern Hokkaido, Oni (demons) aren't villains—they're protectors. They watch over visitors, keeping them from falling into the boiling waters of Hell Valley (Jigokudani). In Welcome Demons, you take on the role of these Oni in a 3-player card game with a twist. Here, the goal isn't just to play classic card combinations but to use your Oni cards to 'protect' Visitors, each with their own requirements. Everyone has the same set of Visitors, and the challenge is to use your hand of Oni cards to rescue as many as possible before the game ends. The player who falls behind in the rescue mission loses. Get ready for a quick (20-30 min) experience full of strategic decisions and a unique theme blending Japanese folklore with creative mechanics.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Only 3 players, no variations for more or fewer.

### How long does a game take?
Around 20-30 minutes, perfect for quick sessions.

### Is it hard to learn?
Nope! Rules are simple, but strategic decisions add depth.

### Do I need expansions to play?
No, the base game is complete.

### Is it kid-friendly?
Yes, though the demon theme (even friendly ones) might not suit everyone.