Magic Maze Pocket
Magic Maze Pocket
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| 2 to 8 players | 15 min | Ages 8+ |
Magic Maze Pocket is the compact version of the famous real-time cooperative game Magic Maze. Despite its pocket format, it retains everything that made its big brother a success: simultaneous movement, extremely limited communication, and constant tension. Players embody a sorceress, a barbarian, an elf, and a dwarf who must rob a shopping mall to recover their equipment... before escaping without getting caught. Quick to set up and easy to transport, Magic Maze Pocket offers an intense experience in just about fifteen minutes.
How to play Magic Maze Pocket?
Game Setup
- The starting board is set up, and each player receives one or more specific actions.
- Unlike a classic cooperative game, each participant doesn't control a character, but only certain types of movement: moving forward in a precise direction, exploring new areas, taking an escalator, or performing other special actions. All heroes are collectively controlled by all players.
Gameplay outline
- The game is played entirely in real time.
- All players can act simultaneously by moving any of the four heroes... but only according to the actions assigned to them. To succeed in the mission, everyone must wait for the right player to intervene at the right time.
- The main originality of Magic Maze Pocket is that communication is almost forbidden. Players are not allowed to give advice or explain what should be done. They must simply observe the situation, anticipate the intentions of others, and coordinate their actions without speaking. This constraint creates situations that are as stressful as they are hilarious.
- As the game progresses, the heroes explore the shopping mall, retrieve their equipment, discover new areas, and then try to reach the exits before time runs out. A virtual hourglass, accessible via a free application, paces the entire game and maintains constant pressure.
Win/Loss Condition
- Players win the game if they manage to steal all four pieces of equipment and then get all the heroes out of the mall before time runs out.
- If time runs out before the adventurers escape, the entire team loses the game.
Our Tips for Winning
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Memorize everyone's capabilities
Knowing immediately which player can perform the action you need will save you valuable time.
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Observe the entire table
Don't focus solely on one hero: success depends on the coordination of the entire group.
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Keep calm
The pressure of the stopwatch can easily lead to mistakes. A few seconds of thought are often better than a needless move.
FAQ – All about Magic Maze Pocket
What's the difference with Magic Maze?
Magic Maze Pocket takes the principles of the original game and puts them in a much more compact format. The components are reduced, the games are shorter, and the box is easily transportable, all while retaining the feel of the original game.
Can you really play without talking?
Yes. It's even one of the main rules. Verbal exchanges are forbidden during most of the game, which is what makes it so charming and challenging.
Is the game family-friendly?
Yes. The rules are easy for 8-year-olds to understand, but the silent coordination presents a challenge that is as much fun for adults as it is for children.
Why choose Magic Maze Pocket?
Because it successfully condenses all the intensity of the famous Magic Maze into a pocket-sized box. With its quick games, silent cooperation, and real-time gameplay, it's an excellent game to take anywhere for cooperative challenges that are as tense as they are fun.