Escape from the Asylum
A board game by Alexander Peshkov, Ekaterina Pluzhnikova, Martin Nedergaard Andersen
1-6 Players 60 minutes Medium
Cooperative Game, Hidden Roles
Deduction, Horror, Medical, Puzzle
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Description
You and up to five friends are locked inside a creepy, creaky asylum and the clock is ticking—will you all make it out alive? In Escape from the Asylum you work together to piece together clues, solve twisted medical puzzles, and outwit the hidden mastermind who’s secretly sabotaging your escape. The game blends cooperative teamwork with sneaky hidden‑role drama, so every round feels like a tense episode of a horror‑mystery TV show. With about an hour of playtime, the rules are straight‑forward enough for anyone who’s dabbled in board games, yet the deduction and horror twists keep even seasoned gamers guessing. Designed by Alexander Peshkov, Ekaterina Pluzhnikova, and Martin Nedergaard Andersen in 2019, the experience delivers pulse‑pounding suspense, clever brain‑teasers, and the occasional “whoa‑did‑they‑just‑do‑that?” moment. Grab the dice, pick a role, and see if you can outsmart the asylum’s dark secrets before it’s too late.
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