Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Queenie 6: The Maze

Queen Games · Board game · 2014
1–6 Solo 10 min Weight 1.3/5
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7.4 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

Fans of time‑pressure escapes and teamwork will love this expansion that cuts the path and amps up the adrenaline.

Highlights
  • Fast and intense
  • Coop perfect
  • Variety of challenges
  • High replayability
Keep in mind
  • Short real‑time
  • Easy learning curve
  • Simple rules, tense play
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About the game
Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Queenie 6: The Maze is the fastest and most intense expansion you can play with your crew. It adds two new chambers – the Mirage, which swaps the Starting Chamber, and the Gear, which forces you to roll two torch dice to slide an entire row or column of tiles. Then there are two new curses: the Weakest Link, which makes you lose if you don’t return to the Start Chamber before the counter ends, and Misinformation, which forces you to shout “I found the exit” twice every time you discover a new chamber. The treasures aren’t left out: the Short Cut lets you look at the whole stack of cards and pick one, Time Out pauses the music and timer to plan without rolling dice, and the Genie Lamp gives the first three treasure cards, letting you choose one and return the others to the bottom. The game runs for 1 to 6 players in just 10 minutes of real time, with very simple rules, but the time pressure keeps the adrenaline high. If you love racing against the clock, teamwork, and challenges that demand quick decisions, this expansion will be your next hit. Set up the board, adjust the timer, and see who can escape before time runs out – and remember: the Weakest Link curse can’t be lifted, so the return strategy is essential!
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Game: Escape (Queen Games) Theme: Archaeology / Paleontology
Publisher Queen Games
Designer Kristian Amundsen Østby
Artist Oliver Schlemmer
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play?
1 to 6 players.
How long does a game last?
About 10 minutes, real‑time.
What is the difficulty level?
Low to medium; simple rules but the time pressure raises tension.
What components are included?
2 new chambers, 2 new curses, 3 new treasures, dice, modular board tiles, time counter tokens.
Who is this expansion for?
Players who enjoy cooperative escape games with fast pace and time‑based challenges.
Do I need the base game?
Yes, it's an expansion for Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Queenie 6.
Does the expansion increase difficulty?
Yes, the new curses and the requirement to return to the start before the timer ends make the game more challenging.