Gingerbread House

Lookout Games, 999 Games, asmodee · Board game · 2018
7.7 Ludopedia 7.0 BGG 2–4 · best 3 30 min Weight 1.9/5
Buy · from US$ 17.10
7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy quick, cute games with a touch of light strategy, this gingerbread house is for you! Perfect for relaxing and having a few laughs.

Highlights
  • Fast and straightforward
  • Fun and light theme
  • Creative stacking mechanic
  • Easy to learn and play
Keep in mind
  • Scoring can be confusing
  • Luck of the draw matters
  • Limited player interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Gingerbread House, you play as a witch who built her house out of gingerbread, but unwelcome visitors are eating it away! To put a stop to this, you decide to use the intruders' own preferences against them. The game unfolds on a 3x3 grid where you'll place domino-like tiles. Each tile covers symbols that grant you different types of gingerbread or allow you to perform special actions. Covering two identical symbols is highly valuable as it yields bonuses! A neat twist is that you can stack tiles, building a 3D structure that can earn you more points. Victories come in various ways: building the tallest structure, fulfilling 'orders' (by discarding sets of gingerbread), and being the quickest to achieve certain conditions. It's a fast-paced game with simple rules and a budget-friendly price, perfect for those who enjoy a quick-thinking challenge and a touch of fairy tale humor. Building your gingerbread house, with its layers and patterns, is at the heart of the fun. If you like games that blend tile placement with clear objectives and a fun theme, Gingerbread House might be a great addition to your collection.

Rules videos

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Best player count

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2–4 players
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3 BEST
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Authors: The Brothers Grimm Books: Alice in Wonderland Books: The Wizard of Oz Components: 3 x 3 Grids Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Cinderella Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Hansel and Gretel Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Little Red Riding Hood Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Peter Pan Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Pinocchio Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Puss in Boots Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Rapunzel Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Rumpelstiltskin Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Snow White Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: The Frog Prince Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Three Billy Goats Gruff Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Town Musicians of Bremen Theme: Construction Theme: Witches
Publisher Lookout Games, 999 Games, asmodee, Funforge, GoKids 玩樂小子, Hobby Japan, Korea Boardgames, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer Phil Walker-Harding
Artist Andy Elkerton, Klemens Franz

Community

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82want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate?
Gingerbread House is designed for 2 to 4 players.
How long does a game typically last?
Games are quite fast, usually lasting around 30 minutes.
What is the game's complexity level?
It's a light game with simple rules, easy to learn. Ideal for families or those new to the hobby.
Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Interaction is mostly indirect, focusing on competing for the best tiles and objectives before others, without direct confrontation.
Is this a good game for fairy tale fans?
Absolutely! The theme is inspired by fairy tales, featuring a witch and a gingerbread house, making it quite charming.
What does 'layering' mean in the rules?
It means you can place a tile on top of another already placed in your play area, forming a 3D structure that can score more points.
Do I need to know English to play?
No, the game has very little text on its cards and components, making it easy to memorize or play even without advanced English knowledge.

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