Escape from the Hidden Castle*
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Players control party guests, with the number of guests depending on the number of players. Each turn, players roll a special die to determine Hugo's movement, who starts in the basement and moves through the gallery to catch guests. The game involves strategic placement and adjustment as players try to minimize their "scare points" while avoiding capture by Hugo.
Nominated for 2 awards.
- 👥 2 - 8 Players
- ⏱️ 30 Minutes
- 🧒 8+ years old
- 🧩 Immediately playable
* We like Escape from the Hidden Castle so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 1 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 1989" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 18 in The best board games of the 80s
- Position 10 in The best children games for 8 years and older
- Position 16 in The best games from Wolfgang Kramer 🇩🇪👨
- Position 5 in The best games released in 1989📆
- Position 23 in The best kids games for 7 years and older
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