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1978BGG rank #8,565

The Sorcerer's Cave

by Terence Peter Donnelly · Ariel Productions Ltd

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Players1–4
Time60m
ComplexityLight
Age10+

About the game

What is The Sorcerer's Cave?

A fantasy-based game, using cards to create an underground lair that players explore -– cooperatively or competitively -- using bands of characters, in an attempt to leave with the highest score (monsters defeated and treasure). Gaming decisions are relatively limited, but the fascination of the game lies in the changing setup and the 'story' that is created on each occasion. The game shares its basic mechanics with The Mystic Wood by the same author.

How it plays

Mechanics

Modular Board

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameExplorationFantasy

Questions players ask

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in The Sorcerer's Cave?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
  • How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?