Claustrophobia is a miniatures-based survival game set within the universe of Hell Dorado.
The box contains pre-painted miniatures which are placed on large tiles showing the dungeon spaces. Also included are character boards; counters and markers; and dice.
One player controls a small group of determined humans; while the other plays an almost unending army of demonic creatures. The game is thematic and highly asymmetric: human characters are stronger; but the demon characters are more numerous. Gameplay is very straightforward with a minimum of rules; and each game plays in an hour or less.
Basically; dice are allocated after rolling to perform actions; while cards or special abilities are also available. The game is about managing decisions and choosing what to do with the resources that you have; managing difficult events and out-thinking your opponent. Combat is handled by dice.
Complexity is low; with the focus on theme and building towards a tense; climactic ending.
Claustrophobia is played through scenarios of which there are several in the rulebook. Generally speaking; the human characters are attempting to complete a task (e.g. escape the catacombs; close a portal) while the demons are focused on stopping them. There are varying win conditions depending on the scenario chosen.
