HORRIFIED: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Returns to Ravenloft With a Monster-Filled Cooperative Board Game
The Horrified board game series is diving back into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, and this time it’s heading straight into one of the franchise’s most chilling settings.
GamesRadar+ has revealed Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons – Ravenloft, a new entry that blends the cooperative monster-hunting gameplay fans already love with the gothic horror of Ravenloft.
If you’ve played Horrified before, you know the deal. Players work together, moving across the board, collecting items, and figuring out how to take down unique monsters. T
his version leans hard into Ravenloft’s creepy lore, throwing players up against four dangerous threats. That includes the legendary vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich, along with the eerie Carrionette, the witch Baba Lysaga and her walking hut, and the sinister Gulthias Tree.
Each enemy comes with its own win conditions, and they aren’t messing around. One wrong move can take out innocent bystanders, who you’ll also need to protect and escort to safety while juggling everything else.
The D&D flavor goes deeper with character classes. Building on the previous Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons release, this version introduces five new options including Ranger, Druid, Sorcerer, Paladin, and Warlock. Each class uses a d20 roll to trigger abilities, adding a layer of unpredictability that keeps every turn interesting.
One of the more interesting aspects is how flexible the system is. You can mix these monsters with those from earlier Horrified games, including the previous D&D crossover, which opens the door for some wild combinations if you’re looking to crank up the challenge.
The game comes from designer Peter Lee, who has built a solid reputation with D&D-themed board games like Lords of Waterdeep and Castle Ravenloft. So yeah, he knows his way around this world.
The timing also lines up with a bigger push from Wizards of the Coast, which is currently leaning into what it’s calling a “Season of Horror.” That includes the upcoming Ravenloft sourcebook, adding even more lore, subclasses, and nightmare fuel to the setting.
Kara Kenna, Franchise Creative Director at Wizards of the Coast, explained the thinking behind this return:
"We’re always looking for new ways for players to immerse themselves in the worlds of D&D. Since its introduction in 1983, Ravenloft has been a beloved campaign setting.”
Being able to continue our collaboration with Ravensburger by bringing the rich characters and lore from the Domains of Dread through the mists and into Horrified’s narrative-driven adventure and cooperative gameplay felt natural.
Timing couldn't be more perfect as we enter the Season of Horror celebrating Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, the newest Ravenloft release available June 16."
Last year’s Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons was already a hit thanks to how it used the d20 mechanic to keep gameplay dynamic. This new Ravenloft version looks like it’s doubling down on that idea with more classes, more monsters, and a setting that’s perfect for tense, cooperative play.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Dungeons & Dragons or just someone who enjoys a good monster-filled board game night, this one looks like it’ll be a blast. And at $34.99 through Target, it’s a pretty easy addition to your shelf if gothic horror and dice rolls are your thing.
The game launches July 19, and pre-orders are already live if you’re looking to expand your tabletop lineup.
