Boogieman Guide: Two roles and how to win
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OverviewBoogieman is a horror multiplayer game where survivors try to escape a terrifying monster while the Boogieman hunts them all down. Each room holds up to 30 players, and the game runs on PC, phones, tablets, and consoles. This guide covers both roles, special positions, and how to unlock every badge.
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Two roles and how to win
Table
Every round splits players into survivors and the Boogieman. Survivors win by opening an escape route and getting out alive. The Boogieman wins by making sure nobody escapes.
| Survivor | open an escape route and get out of the round alive |
| Boogieman | hunt down every survivor before anyone can flee |
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Survivor basics
Tips
As a survivor you are always balancing three priorities: staying out of the Boogieman's reach, helping downed teammates, and securing a way out.
- Stay hidden when the Boogieman is nearby and wait until they fully move on before leaving your spot.
- If the Boogieman grabs you, struggle free — breaking loose five times in total earns the Breakout badge.
- Help downed teammates get back up; rescuing ten residents total earns the Neighborhood Watch badge.
- Find and open an escape route yourself, then use it — that is the requirement for the Escape Artist badge.
- Avoid taking any damage across a full round to earn Not a Scratch.
- Even after being knocked out you can still call for backup on a radio, which counts toward the Backup's Here! badge.
Special survivor roles
Tips
Not every survivor plays exactly the same way. Some rounds assign players unique positions that come with abilities or responsibilities beyond simply hiding and escaping.
- Sheriff — If you are the sheriff, you have the ability to detain the Boogieman; doing so earns the Long Arm of the Law badge.
- Special target — Certain players are designated special targets; protecting one of them three times across your play history earns the Bodyguard badge.
- Knocked-out players — Being downed does not end your contribution; use the radio to call for backup and work toward the Backup's Here! badge.
Playing as the Boogieman
Tips
The Boogieman's goal is total elimination. Winning a round earns the Bloodhour badge, but winning without letting a single person escape earns the harder Lights Out badge on top of it. There is also a Bloodthirst tier system; reaching Tier III unlocks the Unstoppable badge.
- Winning any round as the Boogieman counts toward the Bloodhour badge.
- To earn Lights Out, end the round with zero survivors having escaped.
- Push your Bloodthirst to Tier III across your rounds to unlock the Unstoppable badge.
Badges that unlock over time
Summary
Most badges demand specific actions in a round, but Regular and Night Owl accumulate automatically as you play.
- Regular complete 50 matches
- Night Owl reach 10 hours of total playtime
- BETA awarded only to players who joined during the beta period and cannot be earned now
Badge reference
TableEach badge below lists the role you need and what you must do to earn it.
| Badge | Role needed | How to earn it |
|---|---|---|
| Survived | Survivor | Win a round as a survivor |
| Bloodhour | Boogieman | Win a round as the Boogieman |
| Lights Out | Boogieman | Win as the Boogieman without anyone escaping |
| Unstoppable | Boogieman | Reach Bloodthirst Tier III |
| Escape Artist | Survivor | Open an escape route and leave through it yourself |
| Not a Scratch | Survivor | Finish a round without taking any damage |
| Breakout | Survivor | Break free from the Boogieman's grab five times total |
| Neighborhood Watch | Survivor | Rescue 10 residents across your matches |
| Bodyguard | Survivor | Save a special target three times total |
| Long Arm of the Law | Sheriff | Detain the Boogieman while playing as the sheriff |
| Backup's Here! | Survivor (knocked out) | Call for backup on the radio after being knocked out |
| Hide and Seek Champ | Survivor | Stay hidden while the Boogieman walks past your spot |
| Regular | Any | Play 50 matches total |
| Night Owl | Any | Accumulate 10 hours of total playtime |
| BETA | Any | Joined the game during its beta period |
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Glossary
Glossary- Survivor
- A player whose goal each round is to open an escape route and get out before the Boogieman catches them.
- Boogieman
- The monster role whose goal is to eliminate every survivor before anyone can escape.
- Bloodthirst
- A tier system for the Boogieman that goes up to Tier III, with the highest tier unlocking the Unstoppable badge.
- Escape Route
- An exit that a survivor must open themselves before using it to flee the round.
- Sheriff
- A special survivor role with the ability to detain the Boogieman.
- Special Target
- A survivor designated as a special target; other players can protect them to work toward the Bodyguard badge.
Common questions
FAQHow do I earn the Hide and Seek Champ badge?
You need to stay completely hidden while the Boogieman passes right by your hiding spot.
Can I still do anything useful after being knocked out?
Yes. Even after the Boogieman takes you down, you can use a radio to call for backup. Doing this works toward the Backup's Here! badge.
What devices can I play Boogieman on?
The game supports PC, phones, tablets, and consoles.
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