Magic Maze
1–8 players • 15 min • ages 8+ • 2017
- First published
- 2017
- Players
- 1–8 players
- Playing time
- 15 min
- Age
- 8+
- Genre
- Dungeon crawl
How it plays
Magic Maze plays 1–8 players, takes about 15 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Magic Maze was published in 2017, designed by Kasper Lapp and featuring the minimalist, chaotic art style of Gyula Pozsgai. The game emerged from the cooperative tabletop scene as a unique experiment in real-time play, forcing players to navigate a shopping mall heist without the ability to speak. Its design focuses on the tension of collective decision-making under a strict time limit, where each player controls only specific actions—such as moving in a certain direction or exploring new tiles—rather than a specific character.
The game was received with significant acclaim for its innovative mechanics, most notably its nomination for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2017. Critics praised its ability to turn a simple premise into an intense, frantic experience that bridges the gap between casual and hobbyist players. Its enduring popularity stems from this accessibility, combined with the often humorous breakdowns in communication that occur when a group attempts to coordinate movement in total silence.
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About Magic Maze
Magic Maze is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–8 players • 15 min • ages 8+ • 2017. It's filed under dungeon crawl. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Magic Maze?
Magic Maze is a board game for 1–8 players, running about 15 minutes, filed under dungeon crawl. 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 Magic Maze for?
Magic Maze is built for 1–8 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Magic Maze take to play?
A game of Magic Maze is listed at about 15 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Magic Maze for?
Magic Maze lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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