This is such a great board game! We've only played through one of the three stories (and probably only seen about half that story has to offer) and we're hyped to experience the rest.
The first thing that stands out is how thoughtfully made this game is. The quality of the box, mini games (yes, there are mini games!) and pieces really shows. It seems to be made with genuine love and care.
After reading some instructions and being slightly overwhelmed with various systems and mechanics I was very pleasantly surprised that it's really quite straightforward when you actually start playing. The game has a simple flow to it and you can jump in fairly quickly and get going, referring to the rules as and when things crop up.
I used to absolutely love choose your own adventure books when I was younger and this is a great way to introduce that to a younger audience (but is still a great time for adults). It's a cooperative game, so no family competitive drama to be had which is a plus too!
The goal is to work together through a story, making choices as you go and playing various mini games and challenges as things unfold in the story. Some of the games are really creative and entertaining and there are some genuinely tense moments when it's all on you to avoid failing a challenge (and the consequences that come with that!).
When things go wrong (and they will!) you have to add a "peril piece" to your collection. These essentially need to stack up on top of each other. They are odd shapes so some careful consideration and placement is necessary to avoid failure. If this tower collapses, its game over for everyone!
We had a great time with our first adventure and we're looking forward to playing some more with our friends and family soon. Perfect for a Christmas get together!
My only issue with the game is that the table you play on is very important. It needs to be big enough for some of the mini games to really work, but also sturdy so you don't knock the peril pieces over when you get up to go to the loo! It won't work on the floor or on a small coffee table for example but if you've got the place for it I can't recommend the game enough.
| Product Dimensions | 26 x 24 x 7 cm; 1.61 Kilograms |
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| Number of Game Players | 1, 4 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Material Type(s) | Cardstock |
| ASIN | B093QKJ69G |
