Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a quick-playing, tactical card game in which players choose to play as one of the film’s iconic characters: Jack, Sally, Santa Claus, Oogie Boogie, Dr. Finkelstein or The Mayor as they try to create the most magical holiday.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas is a quick-playing, tactical card game in which players choose to play as one of the film’s iconic characters: Jack, Sally, Santa Claus, Oogie Boogie, Dr. Finkelstein or The Mayor as they try to create the most magical holiday. Over the course of four rounds, players will play cards to collect the most “Holiday tokens”. Players will need to place their cards thoughtfully and strategically in the right locations to secure their victory! Since each character deck has a unique play style, players will be excited to play the game over and over again. Players step into the shoes of beloved movie characters like Jack, Sally, and more in this quick-playing tactical card game. Players compete to make their character’s holiday the most memorable by collecting “Holiday tokens” over 4 intense rounds. Players plan their moves carefully as they strategically place cards at different locations to ensure their victory. With each character deck boasting a unique style, players will enjoy high replayability, each time adding depth and excitement to every playthrough. —description from the publisher