Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy quick and fun games, you'll love Magic Mountain. It's a mix of strategy and luck that keeps everyone engaged.
Highlights
- Simple and intuitive mechanics
- Impressive 3D components
- Charming theme for kids
- High replayability
Keep in mind
- Might be too easy for adults
- Element of luck can be frustrating
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Magic Mountain, you and your friends are sorcerers' apprentices trying to escape a mountain before the witches catch up. The game is a race against time, where you use colored marbles (the will-o'-the-wisps) to move the characters. Each time you release a marble, it rolls down the mountain and may push an apprentice or a witch forward. The goal is to get four apprentices to the bottom of the mountain before three witches make it there. The mechanics are simple and fun, but there's an element of unpredictability that keeps everyone on the edge of their seats. You can adjust the game's difficulty to make it more challenging or play competitively, where each team tries to get their apprentices to safety first. With 3D components and a charming theme, Magic Mountain is perfect for young players and families.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
BEST
3
BEST
4
REC
5
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6
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
AMIGO, 999 Games, Broadway Toys LTD, Cranio Creations, Gigamic, Hachette Boardgames Benelux, Lautapelit.fi, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Spin Master Ltd.
Designer
Bernhard Weber, Jens-Peter Schliemann
Artist
Annette Nora Kara, Clem Newter
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
1,780owners
316wishlist
47want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play Magic Mountain?
Magic Mountain is for 2 to 6 players.
What is the average duration of a game?
A game lasts about 15 minutes.
Is Magic Mountain suitable for children?
Yes, it's perfect for kids and families.
Is the game cooperative or competitive?
It can be played both ways, cooperative or competitive.
What are the game components?
Includes a 3D mountain, colored marbles, apprentices, and witches.
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