The 5 Best VHS Board Games

3. Atmosfear (aka Nightmare) (1991)

Probably the most well know and one of the most popular games in the VHS board game genre, Atmosfear (known as Nightmare in some regions) sold 2 million copies in just two years and spawned several sequels and three expansion games. The horror themed game is set in a place called “The Other Side” and each player adopts the persona of one of the set characters who each rule over a province. The VHS and game is controlled by an actor who portrays the evil Dungeon Master style 'Gatekeeper', who shouts at the players and controls the hour long battle. The players must collect keys using dice on the board and reach the middle of the game before the time runs out. The well-made VHS has increasingly pulse-pounding music and evolving creepy make-up FX on the Gatekeeper that ramp up to an tense, scary and usually hilarious finale. Atmosfear is also available on DVD and it's still a fun evening with a few open-minded friends!

PRICE: Atmosfear can be found online being sold for between £10-£40 depending on its condition.