Objective of the Game
In "Magic Keys", the objective is for players to open the treasure chest in the center of the game board by collecting the matching key cards. The first player to unlock the chest wins the game.
Game Components
- 1 Game board with a treasure chest in the center
- 4 Player tokens in different colors
- A set of key cards in different colors and shapes
- Event cards
- A die
Setup
- Place the game board in the center and place the treasure chest on it.
- Each player selects a token and places it on the starting space.
- Shuffle the key cards and deal 2 cards to each player. The rest form a face-down draw pile.
- Shuffle the event cards and place them face down next to the board.
- Determine who starts (e.g., by rolling the die).
Gameplay
- The player rolls the die and moves their token clockwise around the board according to the number shown.
- Spaces on the board can have special actions or event spaces that require drawing a card or performing an action.
- The goal is to collect matching key cards to the treasure chest. The colors and shapes of the cards must match the key slots of the chest.
Event Cards
When landing on an event space, a player draws an event card and follows the instruction, which can include: - Draw an additional key card. - Swap a card with another player. - Skip your next turn.
Collecting Keys
- A player may draw an additional key card from the deck at the end of their turn.
- If a player has duplicate key cards, they can trade them with another player or discard them.
Opening the Treasure Chest
When a player has gathered the matching keys, they head to the chest and play their cards to open it. - To open the chest, both the colors and shapes of the collected key cards must exactly match the slots of the chest.
Strategy Tips
- Try to remember the event cards, as they can drastically affect the game.
- Consider when to trade and aim to collect keys that are commonly needed.
- Observe fellow players to anticipate what cards they might have.
The winner is the player who opens the treasure chest first.
Enjoy playing "Magic Keys"!
