How long does it take to play? How many players?
House of Poison is a game for 3-8 players and can run from 20-60 minutes, depending on the play count.
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Do I need to get the book to understand the game, or vice versa?
No! Reading the book will offer context on the characters and their relationships, as well as the very nature of the titular “House of Poison,” but it is not necessary to enjoy an easy-to-learn game of deceit and power!
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What is a narrative artbook?
House of Poison is an premium hardcover artbook that tells its story utilizing both illustration and a novel-like format. Some pages are told through full art spreads, but most feature prose that reads like a chapter book, with corresponding art on the opposite page. We think it’s the best of both worlds!
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Is this based on a true story?
House of Poison is a work of historical fiction, but many of the events and characters really existed. Locusta actually ran a school for poisoners under Emperor Nero’s authority. We love when people research more after reading and discover that most of these insanely dramatic events happened exactly as described!
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Will the book or game be translated into other languages?
We currently do not have plans, but never say never! Please message us if you have a language request and we’ll keep it in mind for the future!
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