Locke & Key: Them Game is an interactive card game based on the Eisener winning graphic novel by Joe Hill. This dark fantasy novel about Keyhouse, a mysterious mansion in Lovecraft, Massachusetts, is filled with creepy characters and spooky keys with supernatural powers.
Looks like a fun one to try.
I must admit, the card design is alluring enough draw money out of my wallet.
I’ve just seen the review made by Ryan from the Dice Tower. The cards are REALLY beautiful.
The game-play sounds a bit like Dungeon Raiders – a fun little game that was released last year.
It´s on my top 5 games to buy. Great artwork.
Very intersted. I really want to play this one.:)
This really does look awesome. I will see if they’ve got it in stock at my local FGS.
@Granny
I’ve only read 20th Century Ghosts, but there are some fantastic stories there. I remember working in a bookstore when Heart-Shaped Box was released; if you look at his jacket photo, it’s pretty hard not to guess he’s related to Stephen King! 🙂
Joe Hill is a fantastic writer, so the game intrigues me on that level. Not many seem to know he is the son of Stephen King – which is probably good, as he seems to be developing a reputation in his own right. I highly recommend Heart-Shaped Box. It’s a great read.
I may have to check this out… **** you pocket-book killers!
Jim, I played this game with a bunch of boys ages 10-17 and they really liked it.
These boys btw the are a hardcore war gamers so, that’s saying something.
I’ve been pleasantly surprised that this is becoming a favorite game of my wife and friends who are casual players. In fact, I broke this game out with some friends who rarely ever play games and they really enjoyed it!
They didn’t know about the graphic novel, so they were a bit confused at what the mechanics had to do with the theme, but it didn’t deter from their enjoyment. I’d be curious to know if this game played well with a family with teenagers. Seems to me the comic book theme would appeal to young adults, and the cooperative mechanics would be good in a family setting.