Van Helsing

Published 2010

There are always 5 characters in this game: Dracula and 4 hunters. If there are fewer than 5 players, some players will play with more than 1 hunter. The hunters play together as a team. The board shows three levels of Dracula's castle. In their turn, characters can move to an adjacent room, search the room for objects (e.g. garlic, holy water, daggers, or brides), or attack another character. If an attack is successful, the opponent loses "blood points". A hunter that loses his last blood point may be converted to a vampire; he changes sides and now works together with Dracula. The hunters win if they kill Dracula; Dracula wins if he has converted all hunters to vampires. Dracula also wins if he returns to his coffin with 4 brides.

Mechanics

Action Point Allowance System Action Points Hidden Movement Team-Based Game

Categories

Horror

Designers

Fréderic Moyersoen

Publishers

Mayfair Games Sirius Products Zvezda
Van Helsing

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
45-60 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.75/5
Year
2010
BGG Rating
5.42
BGG Rank
#26692
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Van Helsing supports 2 to 5 players.
A game of Van Helsing takes between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Van Helsing has a complexity rating of 1.75/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Van Helsing is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Van Helsing has a rating of 5.42/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 147 ratings. It is ranked #26692 overall.
Van Helsing was designed by Fréderic Moyersoen. It was published in 2010.