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2003 Ranked #17,660

The Testimony Of Jacob Hollow

A horror mystery game where characters survive encounters, explore frightening locations, and gather clues in Castle Bay. Reaching ten investigation points or becoming the last survivor wins the struggle.

Thematic Games Card Game Exploration Area Movement Variable Player Powers

Players

2-6

Play time

Not listed

Age

13+

Complexity

1.73/5

Rating

5.68

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.4/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 4.1/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.8/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.6/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.7/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

Each player plays a character who has become embroiled in the mysteries of the once-tranquil town of Castle Bay. Your objective is to survive horrible encounters and frightening locations as you search for clues to uncovering the mystery.

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Each player plays a character who has become embroiled in the mysteries of the once-tranquil town of Castle Bay. Your objective is to survive horrible encounters and frightening locations as you search for clues to uncovering the mystery. Be the first player to gain 10 Investigation Points or be the last one alive in the town, and you win.

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Play and group

Players
2–6
Best with
2–6
Play time
45 min
Age
13+
Complexity
1.7/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

2
Frank Bustamante Michael Nickoloff

Publishers

1
Third World Games

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