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echoes: The Cursed Ring

Ravensburger AG · Board game · 2022
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6.7 BoardGameGeek
Players
1–4 · best 2
Players
Solo
Play Time
60 min
Weight
Weight 1.1/5
Year
Year 2022
Minimum age
Minimum age 14+
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

An incredibly immersive and quick sensory mystery experience, perfect for those who love deduction without sifting through tons of text. The use of audio creates a unique atmosphere that keeps the group hooked from start to finish. It is a very accessible game, perfect for a casual night among friends who love a good narrative puzzle.

Highlights
  • Innovative audio mechanics
  • Highly immersive and thematic
  • Simple and straightforward rules
  • Great for group play
Keep in mind
  • Fully dependent on the app
  • Single-play experience
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Ever imagined solving a crime just by listening to echoes from the past? In echoes: The Cursed Ring, you and your friends dive into a supernatural plot where a young woman is haunted by a curse tied to an ancient ring. Forget massive rulebooks: here, the protagonist is your hearing. The game uses a free app that turns your phone into an investigation tool. By scanning physical components—including cards and game boards—you unlock audio files containing voices, noises, and crucial clues about what happened.

The dynamic is very intuitive: the story is split into six chapters, and your goal is to organize 24 story parts in the correct sequence. Each chapter is represented by a board, and you need to figure out which cards are associated with it. It's a true exercise in collective deduction. You will debate, listen to audio clips repeatedly, and try to piece the facts together. The app acts as the game master, validating your choices and letting you know if you're on the right track or if you need to rethink your theory. If you get the order right, the app unlocks the full chapter for listening, revealing new details that might change everything you thought you knew.

The great strength of echoes is the sensory immersion. Unlike mystery games that focus solely on reading long texts, here the experience is auditory. It's perfect for a casual game night where you want a mental challenge without spending hours studying rules. The physical components help visualize progress and keep you focused, but don't be fooled: the answer lies in the subtle details you hear. If you enjoy mystery stories with a touch of fantasy and want something quick, straightforward, and highly collaborative, this title is an excellent choice. Prepare your headphones, gather the group, and try to break the curse before time runs out!

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Components: Digital Hybrid – App/Website Required Series: echoes
Publisher Ravensburger AG
Designer Dave Neale, Matthew Dunstan
Artist Samuel Bourguignon

Community

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1,039owners
63wishlist
18want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need internet to play?
Yes, the app needs to be online to download and play the mystery audio files.
Can the game be played more than once?
As it is a mystery and deduction game, once you solve the case and know the story, the replay value is very low.
How many players can play?
The game is designed for 1 to 4 players and works great both solo and in a group.
How long does a game take?
The experience is quite straightforward, taking about 60 minutes to complete the story.
Is there a lot of reading?
No! The focus is entirely on audio, making the game very fluid and dynamic.
Does it work on any phone?
The app is compatible with most modern smartphones (iOS and Android).

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