Slasher Night FAQ
What is Slasher Night?
Slasher Night is a competitive horror board game for 1–4 players inspired by classic 1980s slasher films. Each player takes control of a unique killer hunting the same group of survivors through the cursed town of Tallowfield. Unlike traditional survival horror games, players compete against one another as rival killers, each pursuing their own objectives and path to Victory.
What makes Slasher Night unique?
Play as the killer, not the victim. Features include 1–4 player competitive gameplay, four unique killers, AI-controlled survivors, killer-versus-killer rivalry, an original horror setting inspired by 1980s slasher cinema, and highly replayable cinematic storytelling.
What type of board game is Slasher Night?
Slasher Night is a competitive horror board game for 1–4 players featuring rival killers, AI-controlled survivors, and cinematic gameplay inspired by classic 1980s slasher films.
Why is Slasher Night different from other horror board games?
Most horror games put players in the role of survivors. In Slasher Night, players become rival killers competing against one another while hunting AI-controlled survivors. No teams. No alliances. No two games unfold the same way.
How do the survivors work?
The survivors are controlled by an adaptive AI system that responds to sound, fear, visibility, and escalating danger. They investigate, hide, flee, and react dynamically as the night unfolds.
How many players can play Slasher Night?
Slasher Night supports 1–4 players. Each player controls a killer competing against rival killers while hunting AI-controlled survivors.
Where does Slasher Night take place?
Slasher Night is set in the fictional town of Tallowfield during the 1980s, a place haunted by disappearances, violence, and dark secrets.
Who are the killers?
The core game features Jed Thomas, Patrick Ahlberg, Mad Mary Tynan, and Dr. Thaddeus Castor. Each killer has unique abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and personal legends.
Is Slasher Night based on an existing film or licence?
No. Slasher Night is an original horror property created by Dead Again.
Can I pre-order Slasher Night?
Slasher Night is not currently available for pre-order. Join the Dead Again VIP list for updates and launch information.
When will Slasher Night launch?
Slasher Night is currently scheduled for Kickstarter in 2027.
How do I join the VIP list?
You can join the Dead Again VIP list through the website to receive updates, previews, and exclusive content.
Who is Dead Again?
Dead Again is an independent tabletop game studio focused on creating original horror games, characters, and worlds.
Founded by industry veterans with experience spanning Games Workshop, Modiphius Entertainment, publishing, illustration, graphic design, and tabletop content creation, the studio combines decades of experience with a passion for horror.
Slasher Night is Dead Again's flagship project: a competitive horror board game inspired by classic 1980s slasher cinema and built around original characters, atmospheric storytelling, and memorable gameplay.