Don't Go in There Board Game by R2i

Asmodee: R2i's Don't Go in There is a haunted-house board game for 2–5 players, with a listed playtime of 30 minutes and a recommended age of 14 and up. Its push-your-luck choices revolve around collecting items, taking on ghost encounters, and trying to finish with fewer curses than the other players.

At a glance

Push-your-luck play asks players to weigh taking a first pick of items against attracting ghosts and curses.
Ghost dice and tokens feature in encounters as players venture further through the haunted house.
The stated win condition is to finish with the fewest curses.
The listed component set includes glow-in-the-dark dice, cards, player aids, room mats, meeples, ghost tokens, and a rulebook.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$26.99~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Supports a listed 2–5 players, making it usable for small groups as well as two-player sessions.
A 30-minute listed playtime suits buyers looking for a shorter game night option.
Risk-and-reward decisions give turns a clear tension between pursuing items and avoiding curses.

Cons

The age recommendation is 14 and up, so it is not presented as a game for younger children.
The outcome centers on avoiding curses, which may be less appealing to players who prefer low-risk or non-competitive play.

Technical specifications

16 specifications

Identity
Brand	R2i
Model	226585
Edition	Standard Edition
Language	English

Play
Players	2-5
Recommended age	14 years and up
Estimated playing time	30 minutes
Genre	Family, Party
Game mechanics	push your luck, set destruction
Theme	Adventure
Usage	Indoor
Operation mode	Manual

Product details
Dimensions listed	3.4 x 4.9 x 8 inches
Material type	Plastic
Color	Multicolor
Customer package type	FFP

What to know before buying

The listing describes an expansion in one feature blurb but otherwise presents Don't Go in There as a standalone board game. Confirm whether the selected edition is complete for play before purchasing.

What’s in the box

Included

6 glow-in-the-dark dice
96 cards
Screen
3 room mats
25 custom meeples
28 ghost tokens
Rulebook

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Groups of 2–5 who enjoy push-your-luck decisions and a spooky adventure theme.
Players seeking a listed 30-minute tabletop game with strategic risk choices.
Buyers aged 14 and up looking for a family or party game with a competitive objective.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a game recommended for children under 14.
Players who prefer cooperative play or a game without risk-taking and curse management.

Don't Go in There Board Game by R2i · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 78 ratings

5 stars72%72%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars8%8%
1 star2%2%

The supplied aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share falls in the lower categories. Without comment summaries, these figures do not reveal why people rated it as they did. For buyers considering the listed 2–5-player, 30-minute push-your-luck format, the ratings offer only a broad impression, not evidence about how the mechanics or components perform in play.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can play Don't Go in There?

The listing specifies 2–5 players.

What age is the game recommended for?

The listed manufacturer recommendation is 14 years and up.

How long does a game take?

The listed estimated playing time is 30 minutes.

What is the basic objective?

Players collect items and try to dispel curses while managing ghost encounters. The player with the fewest curses at the end wins, according to the listing.