Magic Maze*
Magic Maze presents an unconventional and exhilarating cooperative gaming experience where players embody a mage, a warrior, an elf, and a dwarf. Stripped of their possessions, this diverse group embarks on a unique adventure: robbing the local Magic Maze shopping mall to gather equipment for their next quest.
Gameplay Overview:
- Simultaneous Heists: Players must collaboratively plan and execute heists simultaneously, aiming to steal specific items for each hero before reaching the exit.
- Hero-Specific Actions: Each player can control any hero on the board to perform specific actions such as moving north, exploring new areas, or utilizing escalators. Cooperation is key to navigate the labyrinth successfully.
- Limited Communication: Communication is restricted to short periods during the game, challenging players to coordinate without visual or audio cues for the majority of the time.
- Race Against Time: Players have three minutes initially, with hourglass spaces providing additional time. If the sand timer runs out completely, arousing suspicion, and the mall security catches them, all players lose the game.
Special Features:
- Real-Time Tension: The game unfolds in real-time, adding a sense of urgency and excitement to every move.
- Covert Collaboration: Players must rely on non-verbal communication and intuitive coordination to succeed.
- Dynamic Challenges: The modular labyrinth setup and hero-specific actions create varied and unpredictable challenges.
Conclusion:
Magic Maze offers a thrilling and unique cooperative gaming experience, blending real-time tension, limited communication, and strategic heists. The unconventional gameplay mechanics make it an exciting choice for players seeking a fast-paced and engaging challenge that demands quick thinking and seamless collaboration. Will the diverse group of heroes successfully pull off their simultaneous heists, or will the security guards foil their plans? Only adept teamwork will lead to victory.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2017
- 1 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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