Objective
In "Master Labyrinth", players navigate through a constantly changing labyrinth to collect treasures and eventually return to their starting space. The player who collects all their treasures and returns to their starting point first wins the game.
Game Components
- 1 Game Board with 16 fixed path tiles
- 34 Movable path tiles
- 24 Secret Cards
- 4 Playing pieces
- 4 Player boards
- 4 Code keys
- 12 Mission cards
- 12 Medals
Setup
- Prepare the Game Board: The fixed path tiles are already integrated into the board. The movable path tiles are placed randomly on the empty fields, leaving one tile aside.
- Distribute Playing Pieces: Each player selects a playing piece and places it on the corresponding colored corner square.
- Secret and Mission Cards: Shuffle these cards and distribute them evenly among the players, keeping them hidden.
Gameplay
- Turn: Each player takes a turn which consists of changing the labyrinth and then moving.
- Shift the Labyrinth: The player slides the remaining tile into the labyrinth to shift paths. A tile is inserted at one edge of the board, displacing a tile on the opposite side.
- Move: The player can move their piece as far as possible on the interconnected paths to reach treasures or fulfill objectives.
- Collect Treasures: Strategically move to the items depicted on your secret cards. Once reached, the player reveals that card.
- Return: After revealing all secret cards, the player must return to their starting space to win.
Special Rules and Strategies
- Planning: With the labyrinth constantly changing, planning ahead is crucial. Anticipate potential shifts to reach your goals quickly.
- Blocking: You can maneuver to block opponents or complicate their path to the next treasure.
- Code Keys: These can be used to solve mysteries and pass through code walls, allowing for additional strategic moves.
Game End
The game ends once a player has revealed their last secret card and successfully returns to their starting space. Collected medals are then evaluated as tiebreakers if needed.
Summary: "Master Labyrinth" requires strategic thinking with dynamic gameplay due to the ever-changing labyrinth. A mix of luck and skill is necessary to be the first to uncover all secrets and return to your starting point.
