Flying Carpet
3–6 players • Ravensburger • 1987
- Publisher
- Ravensburger
- First published
- 1987
- Players
- 3–6 players
How it plays
Flying Carpet plays 3–6 players.
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Where it came from
Released by Ravensburger in 1987, Flying Carpet is a gravity-defying dexterity game that emerged during a period when the German publisher was expanding its portfolio of innovative family-oriented tabletop experiences. Designed to challenge a player's spatial awareness and steady hand, the game centers on a small, suspended platform that players must carefully load with magnetic tiles without causing the apparatus to tilt and drop its cargo.
The physical design of the game reflects the mechanical ingenuity characteristic of Ravensburger’s 1980s catalog, utilizing tension and balance rather than complex electronics. While the designer is not widely credited in historical gaming archives, the concept was received as a charming addition to the parlor-game genre, praised for its simple setup and the tactile satisfaction of its magnetic components. It remains a notable example of the era's focus on tactile, skill-based play.
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About Flying Carpet
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How do you play Flying Carpet?
Flying Carpet is a board game for 3–6 players. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Flying Carpet for?
Flying Carpet is built for 3–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes Flying Carpet?
Flying Carpet is published by Ravensburger. The catalog gives its publication year as 1987.
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