Creepy Freaks (2003)

About this game

Using an 8x8 board, your goal is to frighten your opponent's figures off the board. This game plays more like chess than checkers, as each collectible figure upon the roll of a six-sided die has different movement capabilities and scare types as well as weaknesses. The gross-out appearance of this game's figures appeals to young kids; however, the game mechanics will keep an older player interested.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.7/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 6 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.