# Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2014 - **BGG Rating**: 7.5 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 10 min - **Weight**: 1.52 / 5 - **Designers**: Kristian Amundsen Østby - **Artists**: Claus Stephan, Martin Hoffmann, Oliver Schlemmer - **Publishers**: Queen Games - **Categories**: Adventure, Dice, Exploration, Real-time - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Push Your Luck, Real-Time, Roll / Spin and Move, Tile Placement ## Verdict If you love the adrenaline rush of real-time cooperative games, Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box is a sure bet! The amount of content here is absurd, guaranteeing hours of frantic fun.Electrifying race against timeChaotic and fun cooperative playBoard builds each gameExpansions keep it freshCan be stressful for someRelies on good communicationDice luck is crucialHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready for a race against time in Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box! In this mind-bending cooperative game, you and your friends are adventurers who have just awakened an ancient curse in a mysterious temple. The mission? Escape before the walls crumble and the curse traps you forever! Every game is a new adventure, as the board dynamically forms itself while you explore unknown rooms, revealed through a modular board that grows with each play. The tension ramps up with a soundtrack that dictates the frenetic pace: when the countdown begins, desperation sets in! If you don't make it back to the treasure chamber in time, you lose precious dice, making the escape even harder. The dice rolling and 'push your luck' mechanics keep you on the edge of your seat with every roll. Will you risk more to open that door, or play it safe? The Big Box comes packed with tons of extra content, bundling the base game with various expansions and modules that add new layers of challenges, treasures, and even unique characters. It's pure adrenaline, communication, and a little bit of luck to get out of this predicament alive. Perfect for those who enjoy fast-paced cooperative games with a dose of controlled chaos. Prepare your dice and good luck, because time is running out! ## FAQ ### How long does a game take? Each game is super fast, usually around 10 minutes! The included soundtrack acts as your timer, and it's quite short. ### How many players can play? The game supports 1 to 6 players. It works great both solo and in a group, maintaining its intensity. ### Is it hard to learn? The basic rules are quite simple: roll dice, match symbols, and move forward. Complexity increases with the expansions, but the base game is very accessible. ### What comes in the 'Big Box'? The Big Box is a bundle! It includes the base game 'Escape: The Curse of the Temple' along with several expansions and modules that add new rooms, curses, treasures, and characters, boosting replayability. ### Do I need anything extra to play? Yes! The game comes with an audio CD featuring the soundtrack that serves as the timer. You'll need a device to play it during the game. ### Is this a game for people who like tension? Absolutely! The real-time element, dice rolling, and the constant threat of the curse create a very tense and exciting experience. Perfect for those who enjoy a game that keeps them on the edge of their seat! ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Bravo Jogos**: R$ 674,25 (https://bravojogos.com.br/uau-friday-2023/jogo-escape-big-box?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/escape-the-curse-of-the-temple-big-box