Candy Hunters

Build spooky patterns and send kids for candy while dodging, or using, ghosts.

πŸ‘₯ 2–4 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
β˜… 5.6 Β· BGG #11,867

Who it's for

Fans of light abstract tactics who want a Halloween theme with real positional depth, including families with older kids.

Not for you if…

You want a purely thematic, story-driven Halloween game; the substance here is abstract pattern-building, not spooky narrative.

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Vibe's take

Sharp and tactical despite the light theme; every tile placement is weighed against what a ghost might do next, and repositioning a scared kid can flip a rival's plan into your own advantage.

About this game

Candy Hunters is a tactical Halloween puzzle where players place house tiles to build patterns matching their scoring cards, then send trick-or-treating kids to complete them. Ghosts roam the neighborhood too, scaring kids into adjacent tiles, a threat to your plans, or a tool you can turn against your rivals.

Pattern-matching house placementGhosts reposition kids on the boardHalloween theme, abstract tactics
By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

30 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.2 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.6/10

Rank #11,867

138 ratings

Published

2024