Ravensburger Labyrinth Board Game

This game has been a great addition to our family game nights. The concept is simple enough to learn fairly quickly, but there’s still plenty of strategy involved, which keeps it interesting for both kids and adults. What makes it especially fun is that the maze changes throughout the game. Just when you think you have a clear path to your treasure, someone moves the board and completely changes the route. It keeps everyone engaged and adds a lot of laughs along the way. The game pieces and board are well made, and the artwork is colorful and appealing. The instructions were easy to follow, and after one round everyone understood how to play. I also appreciate that each game feels different, so it doesn't get repetitive. There’s a good mix of planning ahead and adapting when things don't go as expected. Overall, this is a fun, interactive game that brings people together and works well for family game nights. It's easy to learn, entertaining, and one that we keep coming back to.

I have been a board game lover all my life. I am always open for a traditional game of chess or go, a family night of Trivial Pursuit or Scrabble or an all-out nerd night with Shadows Over Camelot or Warhammer. My 3.5 yeard old son seems to have also acquired this interest, so I am now in a quest to find games that we both enjoy playing together. Last November I came across Labyrinth, a game I had not considered before due to its childish-looking cover. Even it was rated 8+, I decided to give it a try due to the overwhelming good reviews in Amazon. Oh, what a right decision! Labyrinth is that kind of game where the concept, the gameplay and the artwork come together to provide a masterpiece of family entertainment. But enough general praise; let me give you the detail of why I love this game. THE RULES - In labyrinth, you have a deck of cards. Every turn, you look at your top card in the deck and then try to bring your pawn to the right place in the board where that item is. So if your top card is the sword, you will have to move your pawn to the place where the sword is - The labyrinth does not always have a path to the item you want to pick. That is why there is an extra tile. You can insert this tile from any of the yellow arrows (look at the picture of my son inserting a tile). This will shift all that line, and reshape the whole labyrinth so you can have a path - To win, you need to find all the treasures shown in your cards and go back to the start point - While the rules might look simple at first, the gameplay is simply fantastic. Introducing the tiles allow you to change the shape of the labyrinth, or even shift the position of yourself or your rivals! As we play more often, we find more creative ways of playing - and sometimes to obstruct each other, hehehe DESIGN AND QUALITY - First of all, the game comes in a beautifully decorated box. Once open, it has compartments to store the pawns/cards/tiles. This is already a plus compared to other "modern" games that expect you to dump everything in a mess into the box - The tiles, same as the board, are made of hard cardboard. I got a little surprised at first (I was expecting hard plastic), but now that I have got used to them I feel them sturdy and durable - The pawns that you use to play are simply superb. The Wizard, the Warlock, the Witch and the Sorceress (that's what I have name them, you can look at the picture). Thank you, Ravensburger, for spending a little extra money in making each of them unique and not just make the same figure in four colors! - The tiles slide very well when pushed; sometimes they get stuck if the line of tiles is not fully aligned, but after a few games you will get use to this and it will not bother you - The artwork has a mixture of childish-looking and art. My son loves the sword and the dragon the most! RECOMMENDED AGE - In general, I recommend this game for children 5-6 if you are willing to spend time to teach them, and 8 if you want them to learn the rules quickly - Yes, I am playing it with my 3.5 year old, but I still need to help him a lot. He can figure out how to move his pawn around the labyrinth to the next treasure, and even insert the tile for a small, easy labyrinth reshape. But for more complex moves he needs my help. Don't get me wrong, I love playing it with him, but unless you are a nerd like me you might be better with other games such as The Game of Life Junior Game or Monopoly Junior Board Game , or even ThinkFun Rush Hour if you have patience to teach him. You can check my reviews of these games if you are interested. - If you are thinking to bu this game to play with adults only (no kids), I might not recommend it so much though. I think traditional games like Risk or Scrabble, or more advance games like Catan 5th Edition , Pandemic Board Game or Shadows Over Camelot will be more challenging and engaging for mature players Overall, Labyrinth is definitely a 5-star game with a unique gameplay. I expect it to remain as one of our most often plays games for the next few years!

Love it! After playing several rounds with my kids and friends, I can confidently say this game has earned a permanent spot on our shelf. What Makes It Great: Simple Yet Engaging Gameplay: The rules are easy to learn, making it accessible for kids and adults alike. The goal—navigating the shifting maze to collect treasures—is straightforward but requires enough strategy to keep it interesting. Strategic Thinking: I love how the game challenges players to plan their moves carefully. Shifting the maze pieces to block others while creating your own path adds a layer of tactical depth. Beautiful Design: The board and cards are vibrant and well-designed, with high-quality materials that stand up to repeated use. Ravensburger’s craftsmanship is evident in every detail. Replayability: The maze changes with every game, so no two rounds are the same. This keeps the experience fresh and exciting, even after multiple plays. Family-Friendly: It’s the perfect balance of competition and fun, suitable for players as young as 7. Watching kids figure out strategies and surprise you with clever moves is incredibly rewarding. A Couple of Considerations: Setup Time: Sliding the maze pieces to the starting positions can take a bit of time, but it’s part of the fun for some. Advanced Players: For those who love heavy strategy games, Labyrinth might feel a bit light. However, it’s ideal for casual gaming. Final Thoughts: Ravensburger Labyrinth is a fantastic game that delivers hours of entertainment. Whether you’re introducing it to younger players or enjoying it as a nostalgic favorite, it’s an excellent mix of strategy, luck, and fun. Highly recommend it for families and game lovers of all ages!

Bought Labyrinth six years ago for our three boys (now 9, 6, and 3), and it’s still a family game night MVP! The simple rules (shift the maze to collect treasures) are easy for kids to learn, yet the strategy keeps everyone engaged. Our boys love outsmarting each other, and the ever-changing board ensures no game feels the same. I just know they are getting smarter and better forward thinkers as they play. The quality shines: vibrant tiles, sturdy board, and cool pawns (our “Wizard” and “Knight”) have survived years of rowdy play. Setup takes a minute, but it’s worth it. Perfect for 20-30 minute sessions, even our 3-year-old joins with some help. Not the deepest for hardcore gamers, but ideal for families. Labyrinth is a durable, fun gem that’s taught our kids strategy and sportsmanship. A must for family bonding!

First off, this game is just fantastic. My wife and I love playing it, and our three kids (ages 4-8) love playing with us. Our two oldest ones will play it without us, which is great. The basic rules are very easy to learn, and the game is always engaging. We did add a couple of elements to spice it up because after a while certain family members would take forever deciding what move to make in the maze. So we added two elements and I'm putting them up here for you in case you like that kind of thing: 1. When we play with adults, there is a 60 second timer for every turn. If you can't make your move in a minute, you lose your turn and return to your starting tile. It gives you just enough time to think, but it definitely adds some intensity to the game! 2. We added an element we call the Monster in the Labyrinth. It works this way: (We use a little figurine of a troll for this) The Monster begins the game on the Middle Tile of the board. He will move though! At the beginning of every turn, the player must roll a dice [If you're using the 60 second rule, you don't start the timer until after this element is done]. If a 1-5 is rolled, the monster didn't find the player and the turn continues. If a 6 is rolled, however, the Monster has found the player! The Battle ensues! - The Monster moves to that player's tile, and the player rolls the dice again. - If a 1-3 is rolled, the Monster has defeated you and your turn is over. The Monster then goes back to the Middle Tile(His Lair, where he likes to sit and gloat). - If a 4 is rolled, you won and can continue your turn. The Monster stays on that tile (He's dazed from the battle). - If a 5 is rolled, you mastered the Monster and can now send him to attack any other player in the game! That Player must battle the monster using the same rules. Once all the monster fighting is done, the original player continues their turn. The Monster remains on the last tile he fought at unless he won the fight. Anytime he wins, he goes back to the Middle Tile (again with the gloating). - If a 6 is rolled, you mastered the Monster and he tells you a secret path to your next item and you get to go straight there. The Monster remains on that tile. If you run into the Monster when you're navigating the Labrynth, you must fight him. The Same rules apply. If you lose then you simply stay there and your turn is over. If you begin your next turn and the monster is still on that tile with you, treat it as though you rolled a 6. You have to fight the monster. If a player sends the monster to fight you and you lose, your next turn is skipped. If you win, you get whatever benefit applies. In the exceptional event that you begin your turn on the Middle Tile (The Monster's Lair), and the Monster is there, you must fight him. Treat it as though you rolled a 6. [That's happened before, and it can be hilarious when you're trapped in the Monster's Lair for a while!]. Since we started playing with the Monster, our kids absolutely love it! Who doesn't want to fight a monster when they're searching through a Labyrinth? It adds an element of suspense and action to the game. Either way, this game is absolutely worth owning!

This was one of the first games I bought in my quest for something fun to do in the evenings with my small family of two parents and a 26 y.o. son. We found it entertaining in a light way but not addictive. I think it is more suited to those with younger children. I found the mechanics of the game very interesting. The board has fixed pieces on it so that you can only slide the extra piece into certain rows. This requires planning and strategy since it shifts a large part of the board every time. We have since discovered some interesting Eurogames (Ticket to Ride, Stone Age, San Juan, Lost Cities) that have taken our attention away from this one but I am still glad I purchased it. I think that children would get great benefit from playing this game since it will teach them about taking turns, making a new plan (and not giving up due to frustration!) when theirs is thwarted, and especially cause and effect as mentioned in the product description. The game is well-made with a board that is easy to set up and it and the pieces are sturdy and interesting. The cards are small and just cards but should hold up well with a little care. The rules are simple, clear, and easy to learn.

My son recently turned 7 and has been increasingly interested in board games, so we've been looking for games to add to our collection. We'd been focusing on cooperative games initially, so as not to foist a value of competitiveness too young. But he's naturally now gravitated towards enjoying some competition, so we've been open to considering these kinds of games too. Labyrinth is a really clever, aesthetically pleasing tile game that consists of a board made up of moveable tile path pieces (and some fixed tile pieces that are attached to the board). Players receive a set hand of cards, each containing a picture of some treasure located on the board, and are competing to retrieve the treasures in their hand before everyone else. There is always one extra piece of tile path available that a player uses on his or her turn to push a row or column of tiles in such a way as to create a viable path that either lets the player reach a treasure or get closer to it. Once the row or column is pushed, the tile at the other side becomes the new free tile that the next player uses to create his or her path. Thus, the board is always changing, players are forced to work with unexpected bends or straights -- and sometimes, one player's plan to reach a treasure is upended by the next player's move. It's a delightful mix of strategy and physical game movement that's not overly intense, and is easily learnable and enjoyable by both children and adults. The tile pieces are sturdy, thick cardboard and feel very durable, and the characters are whimsical. We've enjoyed several games so far, and my 7-year-old hasn't gotten tired of it yet. It's also not too hard for someone his age to win.

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My daughter bought thus game and it is my wife's favorite.

This game came recommended to us and I’m so glad we got it! This is actually an enjoyable game to play with the kids. Our 6 year old absolutely loved it! What a clever concept for a game. It encourages strategic thinking as the board is ever moving. If you don’t know anything about it, like us, you push a maze piece on to the board to move the maze. You have to try and get your treasures, whilst manoeuvring an ever changing board. So much more enjoyable than most kids games! Great price on Amazon, as we got it during the sale. Absolutely can’t complain - an instant hit in this household!

It is a very nice game!!!!!!!! I loved it....... any age person can play it's as simple at the same time its thinking too..... everything is perfect as described. U can definitely go for this game 👌👌👌

Excelente juego para jugar en familia, se puede arreglar para que sea fácil y jueguen mejor los primerizos o aumentar la dificultad para los experimentados. Los materiales con los que está hecho son muy durables y pueden resistir mucho tiempo.