Objective:
The goal of "The Enchanted Lake" is for players to work as a team to collect the magic potions given by the friendly water nymphs before the evil witch Petronella reaches the lake.
Game Components:
- 1 Game Board with a Lake
- 4 Child Figures
- 1 Witch Figure
- 5 Magic Potion Tokens
- 1 Floating Ring
- 1 Petronella Card
- 1 Die (with values 1 to 3)
Setup:
- Place the game board in the middle and the Petronella Card beside it.
- Set the child figures on their starting spaces.
- Place the witch figure at the witch’s starting space.
- Distribute the magic potion tokens face down on the lake.
- Randomly position the floating ring on one of the lake spaces.
Game Play:
- Roll the Die in Turns:
- Players take turns rolling the die.
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The number rolled determines how many spaces the child character can move.
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Moving the Child Figure:
- Move the child figure clockwise the number of spaces rolled.
- Objective: To land on a magic potion token.
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When landing on a potion, pick it up and place it in the floating ring.
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Move the Witch:
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After each player's turn, the witch moves one space towards the lake.
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Floating Ring Movement:
- The ring moves on specific rounds or under certain conditions to a new potion.
Ending the Game:
- The game ends when players collect all five magic potions in the floating ring and safely reach the goal.
- Or if the witch Petronella reaches the edge of the lake.
Strategic Tips:
- Cooperation:
- Talk to each other and plan steps together.
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Collective decisions enhance the chances of winning.
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Plan Ahead:
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Analyze the position of the witch and plan the steps needed to reach potion tokens efficiently.
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Floating Ring Awareness:
- Keep an eye on the floating ring’s position to gather potions efficiently.
"The Enchanted Lake" is a cooperative family game that promotes teamwork and offers fun for both children and adults!