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The Keep

The Keep

Mayfair Games · 1983
3–630–60 min10+ yrs1.7/5 complexity5.7 BGG#24.794 BGG108Co-op
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A tie-in to the horror film of the same name. One player controls the evil demon, Molasar, while the others have twelve turns to find the Hilt, the only weapon that can destroy him.

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The Keep box art
official art · Mayfair Games

A tie-in to the horror film of the same name. One player controls the evil demon, Molasar, while the others have twelve turns to find the Hilt, the only weapon that can destroy him. It can be hidden in one of six rooms near the heart of a labyrinth. There are intriguing elements to the game; Molasar starts with twelve servants but actually has to "eat" one per turn, reducing his options in terms of blocking the searchers. Combat is handled by the attacked searcher nominating another searcher to play a combat card, which is compared against Molasar's; the loser is forced to "retreat" by the difference in values. If the searcher wins, they pick up a bonus (non-combat) card. All the searchers have (minor) special powers and Molasar has a number of one-off special cards he can play in trying to delay them.

You can think of it, almost, as a very early, much simpler version of Lord of the Rings - except that in this one, one of the players gets to be Sauron!

game anatomy
Complexity1.7 / 5
BGG rating5.7 / 10
Vibe
Co-op
Play time
30–60 min
Players
3–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#24.794
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Q3How do you play The Keep?
The Keep is a horror game, for 3–6 players, taking ~30–60 minutes, featuring area movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Keep — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Keep support?
The Keep is played by 3–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Keep take?
A game of The Keep takes about 30–60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Keep for?
The Keep is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is The Keep?
The Keep has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.7 out of 5.
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