Magic Mountain
- Designer Jens-Peter Schliemann , Bernhard Weber
- Publisher AMIGO , 999 Games , Broadway Toys LTD , Cranio Creations , Gigamic
- Illustration Clem Newter , Annette Nora Kara
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In Magic Mountain, players work together to move sorcerers' apprentices down a mountain before witches reach the bottom. Movement is determined by drawing colored will-o'-the-wisp marbles that roll down channels to move figures forward. The game involves timing and cooperation as apprentices can be moved multiple times if hit again. With simple rules and quick turns, it is accessible for children aged 5 and up.
Who Is This Game For?
Magic Mountain is a family-friendly game aimed at children from age 5. It supports 2 to 6 players and requires no prior experience. The short playtime of about 15 minutes makes it ideal for quick sessions and cooperative team play with young players.
How It Works
The game uses cooperative and team-based mechanics. Players draw a colored will-o'-the-wisp marble and release it down one of six channels. If the marble hits a figure, that figure moves forward to the next space matching the marble's color on the path. The goal is to get four sorcerers' apprentices to the bottom before three witches arrive. Players must decide strategically which figures to move and when to act quickly or carefully.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Jens-Peter Schliemann and Bernhard Weber, Magic Mountain won the 2022 Kinderspiel des Jahres award. It stands out with its cooperative mechanics combined with a marble-based movement system and its charming 3D mountain theme. Part of the Disney brand family, it offers adjustable difficulty levels and clear victory conditions.
Awards
2022
2022
- 2022 Swiss Gamers Award Kids — Winner
Pro
- Cooperative gameplay ideal for children
- Short playtime around 15 minutes
- Child-friendly magical theme
- Winner of Kinderspiel des Jahres 2022
Contra
- Limited depth beyond family level
- No solo mode, requires at least 2 players
- Less strategic complexity for experienced gamers
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a magical mountain environment where apprentices and witches race down the slopes. The theme features a fairy-tale like world with magical will-o'-the-wisps as central elements.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Play together with more experienced players to learn timing and best moves collaboratively.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Magic Mountain is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 15 minutes, allowing for quick and engaging play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is family-friendly with simple mechanics, suitable for players without prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Magic Mountain is unique with its cooperative, team-based gameplay and marble-driven movement system.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is specifically designed for families with children aged 5 and up and won the 2022 Kinderspiel des Jahres.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Cooperative Game and Team-Based Game mechanics with marble movement sets it apart.
Fazit
Magic Mountain is highly recommended for families with young children who enjoy cooperative games and short, easy-to-learn sessions. It offers less depth for adults but serves well as an introduction to cooperative mechanics.
