Ghost Blaster
Ghost Blaster Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents
3 ghost hunters, 24 cards (18 ghost cards, 3 dungeon cards, 2 keyhole cards, 1 castle door card), 1 clock (= rotary disc), 18 goo missiles, 1 die, 1 game instructions.
The card types are: ghost card, dungeon card, castle door card, keyhole card.
Game Preparation
Set up the ghost castle into a 4 x 6 card grid:
- Separate out the three dungeon cards and the castle card.
- Mix the remaining cards, place them face down in four rows.
- Use the dungeon cards and the castle card on the four corners.
This creates a grid of 4 x 6 cards and the ghost castle is complete!
Place the clock next to the castle. Set the clock hand so that it is pointing to twelve (= ghost).
Place the three ghost hunters on the castle card. Have the goo missiles and die ready.
How to Play
Play in a clockwise direction. The player who last saw a ghost gets to play first and rolls the die. If you cannot agree, then the youngest player starts first and rolls the die.
What appears on the die:
- The clock: The end of the ghost hour is nearing! Turn the clock hand forward to the next number.
- One, two or three dots: Take any ghost hunter and move him as many cards as the number on the die (one card = one move).
Important Rules of Movement
- You can move the ghost hunter horizontally and vertically, but not diagonally.
- The direction can be changed any time during your move.
- You can't subtract any number from your die roll; you must move the number rolled.
- More than one ghost hunter can stand on one card.
- If you leave a card at the beginning of your move and there is no other ghost hunter or goo missile on it, you turn the card over again. (Exception: the castle card and the dungeon card always remain as they are.)
- If the ghost hunter lands on a card that is facing down, then turn the card over and place the figure on it.
What Appears on the Card That Is Turned Over?
A ghost. It's a hit! Goo sprays on all sides! Decide now whether the two other ghost hunters are already standing on cards that have the same ghost on them.
- No? What a shame! But you still know now where these ghosts are hidden. Now players continue to search for the cards with the same ghost.
- Yes? Great! You've captured this ghost! Put a goo missile on each of the three ghost cards. You can land on these cards later in the game, but they no longer count for capturing a ghost.
The keyhole. Tough luck! The ghosts snared the ghost hunter in the trap and he has to go to the dungeon. Take the ghost hunter, put him on the matching dungeon card and turn the keyhole card over again.
Attention: To free the ghost hunter again, another ghost hunter needs to meet him on the dungeon card or move past him. If this happens, players can once again use the freed ghost hunter for ghost hunting.
Now it is the next player's turn to roll the die.
End of Game
The game is over when:
- you've captured all 18 ghosts before the clock hand is pointing to 12 again. Super, you've driven all of the ghosts out of the castle and won the game together!
or
- when the ghost hour is over before you were able to capture all of the ghosts. Unfortunately, you were too slow and lost the game together. Surely you'll have more luck the next time!
or
- when all three ghost hunters are in the dungeon at the same time. In this case, the ghosts outsmarted the ghost hunters and you've collectively lost.
Tip for a Ghost Hunt with Even More Thrills
At the beginning of the game, start the clock on one or two o'clock, thus giving players less time to capture the ghosts and the hunt is even more exciting!