Mysterium Kids: Captain Echo's Treasure
- Designer Antonin Boccara , Yves Hirschfeld
- Publisher Libellud , Space Cow , ADC Blackfire Entertainment , Gém Klub Kft. , Lord of Boards
- Illustration Maëva da Silva , Olivier Danchin
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In this cooperative game, 2 to 6 players work together to find Captain Echo's treasure in an old mansion. One player takes on the role of the ghost and uses a tambourine to give nonverbal clues. The other players try to guess the correct noise cards based on these hints. Each successful guess reveals part of the treasure before the night ends, creating a unique teamwork challenge with limited communication.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for children aged 6 and up, this game is suitable for families looking for a simple cooperative experience. With a playtime of around 20 minutes, it fits well into shorter sessions and is accessible even for players without prior experience. It is a light children’s game that encourages communication and association skills.
How It Works
Each round, one player becomes the ghost and uses a tambourine to provide clues without speaking. The other players must interpret these signals to find the correct noise cards. The game features Communication Limits and Cooperative Game mechanics, requiring players to collaborate closely to achieve the goal before the round ends. This creates a shared puzzle-solving experience with restricted communication.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Antonin Boccara and Yves Hirschfeld, Mysterium Kids: Captain Echo's Treasure won the 2023 German Game Prize for Best Children’s Game. It is a spin-off of the 2015 game Mysterium, combining cooperative play with a child-friendly ghost theme and sound-based clues, making it stand out among children’s games.
Awards
2023
2022
- 2023 Bulgarian Board Game Awards Children's Game of the Year — Nominated
- 2023 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Children's Game — Winner
Pro
- Cooperative gameplay promotes teamwork
- Limited communication adds an engaging challenge
- Short playtime around 20 minutes suits children
- Winner of 2023 German Game Prize Best Children’s Game
Contra
- Only for 2 to 6 players
- May be too simple for experienced players
- Requires minimal reading and rule understanding from age 6
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in an old mansion where the ghost of Captain Echo guides players to his treasure. The theme blends child-friendly spooky elements with a nighttime treasure hunt atmosphere.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on interpreting the ghost’s clues and discuss your guesses together to find the treasure in time.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
The game is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not support solo play.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 20 minutes, allowing for quick play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
This children’s game requires no prior experience and is suitable from age 6.
How does this compare to similar games?
Unique for its use of a tambourine as a hint device.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it’s designed as a family-friendly children’s game from age 6 that encourages cooperative play.
What mechanic makes it special?
The limited communication (Communication Limits) combined with cooperative play is central to the game.
Fazit
Recommended for families with younger children who enjoy cooperative games. Its short playtime and simple rules facilitate easy entry. It may be too simple for older or more experienced players.
