Vanished!
- Designer Uli Geissler
- Publisher BePuzzled , F.X. Schmid , Gibsons , Lombard Marketing , Ravensburger AG
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In Vanished!, players remember shifting positions of passenger cards in a paternoster-style elevator. You guess which person is in the cabin and discard matching cards from your hand if correct. Tempo chips allow tactical pawn movement but require good memory. The goal is to clear your hand first while the cabin cards constantly shuffle.
Who Is This Game For?
Vanished! targets families and casual players aged 8 and up who enjoy quick, light games. It is easy to learn and requires attention and memorization. Suitable for 2 to 6 players, no prior experience needed. The short 20-minute duration fits well for casual or warm-up sessions.
How It Works
The game uses Betting and Bluffing, Memory, and Set Collection mechanics. Players roll a die to move a pawn around face-down cabin cards showing passengers in a rotating paternoster elevator. Guess the person in the cabin to discard a matching card from your hand; a wrong guess adds the card back. Tempo chips help move the pawn strategically but demand memory skills.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Uli Geissler and part of Ravensburger's Think series, Vanished! uniquely blends Memory with bluffing and set collection. Its paternoster elevator theme and tempo chip mechanics distinguish it from other memory games. No awards are listed but it remains a noted thinking game from the 1990s.
Pro
- Combines Memory, Bluffing, and Set Collection
- Short 20-minute playtime
- Supports 2 to 6 players
- Simple and fast rules
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Limited depth for expert players
- Suitable for ages 8 and up only
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game centers on a paternoster elevator, a continuously moving cabin lift common in Europe. Cards depict various passengers riding this unusual elevator system.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on memorizing card positions and use tempo chips strategically to improve your odds.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Vanished! is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 20 minutes, perfect for quick sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is easy to learn and requires no special prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Vanished! uniquely combines Memory with bluffing and set collection mechanics in a paternoster elevator theme.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, designed for players aged 8 and up and suitable as a family game.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of Betting and Bluffing, Memory, and Set Collection defines the gameplay.
Fazit
Vanished! is a recommended quick memory game for families and casual players seeking tactical challenges. It is less suitable for experts due to simplicity.
