The Hooded Magpie
(Web published) · Board game · 2023
1
Solo
5–20 min
10.0
rating
Ludopedia
8.3
rating
BGG
10.0
rating
Ludopedia
8.3
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
For solo gamers who love a tight puzzle with meaningful choices and a compelling theme, The Hooded Magpie is a fantastic pick-up-and-play experience.
Highlights
- Meaningful strategic choices
- Engaging theme and story
- Quick and highly replayable
- Compact and charming components
Keep in mind
- High language dependency
- Short playtime
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Step into the shadowy role of The Hooded Magpie, a lone vigilante determined to thwart the tyrannical Corsac Fox's reign of fear and corruption in the city of Plumeholm. From your perch on the rooftops, you'll observe the fox's cruel machinations and decide which acts of villainy to confront. You can't stop every tragedy, but with clever choices and a bit of luck, you might just buy the city another day and perhaps even earn a chance to face the villain himself.
This 18-card solo game is a compelling puzzle adventure, blending crisis mitigation, dice manipulation, and resource management with meaningful narrative choices. Across four rounds, each turn presents critical decisions: which opponents to challenge, which schemes to foil, which misfortunes to endure, and which small victories contribute to the larger goal. Choose your battles wisely, and you might just bring hope back to Plumeholm. It's a quick, engaging experience perfect for those who enjoy strategic thinking and immersive storytelling in a compact package.
This 18-card solo game is a compelling puzzle adventure, blending crisis mitigation, dice manipulation, and resource management with meaningful narrative choices. Across four rounds, each turn presents critical decisions: which opponents to challenge, which schemes to foil, which misfortunes to endure, and which small victories contribute to the larger goal. Choose your battles wisely, and you might just bring hope back to Plumeholm. It's a quick, engaging experience perfect for those who enjoy strategic thinking and immersive storytelling in a compact package.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Publisher
(Web published)
Designer
Joem Antonio
Artist
Joem Antonio
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
The Hooded Magpie is exclusively a solo game for 1 player.
How long does a game take?
A game typically takes between 5 and 20 minutes to complete.
Is the game difficult?
It offers a good strategic challenge, with difficulty influenced by your choices. The BGG rating of 8.25 and Ludopedia rating of 10.00 suggest it's highly regarded for its quality and experience.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a moderate to high language dependency, requiring you to read paragraphs and instructions. Using a translated reference sheet or translated cards is recommended.
Is this a traditional board game or more of a 'print and play'?
It's an 18-card game, considered a card game and puzzle, with 'print and play' elements due to its compact, text-focused nature.
What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to thwart the Corsac Fox's plans by mitigating crises and making strategic choices to protect the city of Plumeholm, ideally leading to a confrontation with the villain.
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