# Mysticana: Cave of Djinns

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Roshni Patel
- **Artists**: Filip Popovic
- **Publishers**: Button Shy
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
A perfect pocket puzzle for Mysticana fans looking for a quick mental workout.Addictive solo puzzleSuper portableSeamless integrationQuick mental challengeRequires base gameSolo onlyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Sharpen your wits, because stepping into the Cave of Djinns is no walk in the park! If you think solving riddles is easy, get ready to be put to the test. Mysticana: Cave of Djinns is a compact solo expansion consisting of just 6 cards, designed specifically for players who already own the Mysticana base deck and are looking for a fresh, brain-teasing challenge. Your mission is straightforward but requires intense tactical precision: you must solve the djinns' riddles through careful card placement.

The gameplay unfolds as an evolving puzzle. You arrange the 6 double-sided djinns in a loose pyramid shape on the table. The real tension kicks in during your turns: you draw two cards and must play them both in sequence. Each djinn displays a specific pattern of cards that must be formed around it (in orthogonal directions) to crack its riddle. Successfully completing a pattern grants you an immediate one-time bonus, allowing you to cover the solved djinn with an adjacent Mysticana card and move forward. It is a game of placement and sequencing, where every card played could be the key to victory or a step toward failure.

What makes this expansion truly stand out is its seamless integration into the Mysticana ecosystem. The base deck acts as a versatile foundation, and this expansion leverages that structure to deliver a pure puzzle experience focused on action-chaining. It is the perfect 'coffee break' game—ideal for those moments when you want to challenge your brain without needing a massive table or lengthy setup. If you can solve all 6 riddles, you escape the cave with your wits intact. But watch out: one wrong move, and the djinns might just show their wrath!

## FAQ
### Can I play this without the Mysticana base game?
No, this is an expansion and requires the base deck to play.

### How long does a game take?
It's very quick! You can finish a session in about 15 minutes.

### How many players can play?
This content is designed specifically for a solo experience.

### How difficult is it?
The weight is light (1.5/5), but the mental challenge of card placement is quite engaging.

### What's included in the box?
You get 6 double-sided djinn cards to expand your game.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are simple and you'll pick them up in minutes.