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The Enchanted Tower

999 Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Brain Games · Board game · 2012
Ludopedia
6.7 Ludopedia
BoardGameGeek
6.6 BoardGameGeek
Players
2–4 · best 2
Play Time
15–25 min
Weight
Weight 1.1/5
Year
Year 2012
Minimum age
Minimum age 5+
Buy
6.7 rating Ludopedia
6.6 rating BoardGameGeek
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

The Enchanted Tower is a quick and charming adventure for those who enjoy games with a touch of luck and deduction, perfect for playing with kids or family!

Highlights
  • Fun magnetic components
  • Fast and dynamic games
  • Easy to learn and play
  • Sorcerer vs. team interaction
Keep in mind
  • Luck can be a factor
  • Little strategic depth
  • Repetitive long-term
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for a fantasy adventure where the princess has once again been kidnapped by an evil sorcerer! In The Enchanted Tower, one player takes on the role of the villain, who hides a secret key under one of the 16 spaces on the board. The other players, acting as the agile Robin, must find this key before the sorcerer can reach it. The game blends luck and bluffing in a cool way. The sorcerer has an initial advantage, moving along a separate path that gives him time to position himself, while Robin and his friends roll dice to move and search. The 'roll and move' mechanic is simple, but the tension builds when the key is found. Whoever finds it gets a chance to try it on one of the six tower locks. If they guess right, victory! If they guess wrong, the sorcerer hides the key again, and everyone returns to the start. The special touch comes from the magnetized components: when Robin passes over the key's location, it's pulled underneath, subtly revealing its position. It's a fast-paced game, ideal for introducing deduction and luck mechanics to younger players, or for a light and fun game with the family. The interaction between the lone sorcerer player and the team of Robins creates an interesting dynamic, where the villain's strategy is to mislead and the heroes' is to cooperate and deduce.

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 BEST
3 REC
4 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Components: Game Box Used In Play Components: Magnets
Publisher 999 Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Brain Games, Devir, Drei Magier Spiele, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), FunMill.ru, G3, Gigamic, Kaissa Chess & Games, Lion Rampant Imports, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Нескучные игры
Designer Inka Brand, Markus Brand
Artist Rolf Vogt

Community

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3,061owners
518wishlist
85want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many people can play The Enchanted Tower?
The game is for 2 to 4 players. One player controls the sorcerer, and the others form a team of Robins.
How long does a game take?
Games are quite fast, typically lasting between 15 and 25 minutes.
Is it a difficult game to learn?
No, the rules are very simple, and the game is great for introducing younger players to board games.
What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to find the hidden key and use it to open the correct lock on the tower, freeing the princess before the sorcerer can stop you.
What are the magnetized components?
The key and the character miniatures (sorcerer and Robins) have magnets. When a character passes over the key's location, it's pulled underneath, revealing its position in a unique way.
Is it a game focused more on luck or strategy?
It mixes both! Dice rolling brings the luck element, while deduction to find the key and the sorcerer's bluffing add a strategic touch.

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