Ravensburger Labyrinth - Moving Maze Family Board Game for Kids and Adults Age 7 and Up - 2 to 4 Players for Boys and Girls

I am not usually big on board games, I enjoyed Monopoly Empire as it is really easy to pick up and play and taking over your opponents brands trying to win is quite satisfying. I am always on the look out for decent board games especially for the darker nights / Christmas time.I came across Labyrinth, was on sale at half price and already had good reviews so I went ahead and ordered it. Delivery came pretty quick ( Prime member), opened the box and checked all the parts / cards were there. I was pleased to see a single sheet of A4 rules! On reading it seemed quite straight forward, my teenage daughters and I played and found it very entertaining, the fact that the board - as a maze - can change on each turn by putting in the extra maze piece in the marked areas and pushing the whole row of maze pieces along really does add a good dimension compared to regular board games - you can greatly help yourself or hinder others when trying to get your treasures. There are no dice - just prepare the board with the maze pieces - deal out the treasure cards ( don't show others these cards unless having a practice; ) - you have to then move the maze on your turn - then either choose to move ( or not move ) your character piece as far as you like as long as there is a clear path - or until you reach your treasure piece....on doing this you then turn over your next treasure card and wait your turn to again move the maze and then your playing piece as required. There is strategy to a point, and moving your piece off the board one side and as in the rules place it the opposite side before moving means you can get to the other side of the board then make your move. Some luck can come your way as well as not - as its funny when you think you are nearly at your treasure and then the player before you then moves the maze and the game changes completely!This is well worth a go - I think we'll certainly be breaking this game out more than others we have ( apart from "grab a pig" or stinky pig which are great, quick easy games for a good giggle!!). I hope I have given a fair idea of how this game plays...and if you can get it for the £12 I paid then why not give it a go...the board / cards and pieces are decent enough quality - i would highly recommend...

Ravensburger Labyrinth is one of our top family favourites. We first received it as a review product (to appear on my blog), but since then bought this game to give as a gift, and at least two of our friends bought it on our recommendation. My 5-year-old son would happily play Labyrinth every day, given a chance.A word of warning - this game is totally addictive. We loved it, and aren't surprised that this game was selected to receive Parenting Magazine's Toy Hall of Fame Winner of Parents Choice Gold Seal Award.It looks deceptively simple. You have a game board, 34 maze cards, 24 object cards and 4 playing pieces.You can almost find yourself travelling back in time, when there were no ipads or other gadgets. But it also proves that simple things could create the most amazing experience.What's the object of the game? You have to search the Labyrinth for magical objects and characters, strategically moving through the maze. The first player who finds all of their objects and characters and returns to the starting point wins.You shuffle the maze cards before the start of the game, then place them on the board randomly to create maze. With one card left over, you begin shuffling and dealing the object cards.Each player chooses a playing piece and places it on the starting square.You're not supposed to show your top card to any other players, and have to try to get to the square with the identical image. To do that, insert a maze card and move your playing piece.So far so good, sounds simple enough. What you have to take into account though is that your opponents will do everything possible to destroy your route to the coveted treasure. Again and again you have to rethink your route. It could turn completely fiendish.The maze is unpredictable, it shifts, it moves, it changes all the time. The treasure hunt is full of surprises.Great game to develop logical thinking and strategic planning skills.This splendid game is designed for 2-4 players aged 7+. You can play a slightly easier version with younger kids.I'm actually quite tempted to buy a different version of this board game as I have seen it is available with Star Wars characters.

Very easy to learn - only 2 steps really but great fun within 10 minutes of opening - strategy involved so not a pure luck game - give it a try 👍