Geisterwäldchen
A spooky-but-friendly chase through a haunted wood, with a magnetic ghost on the prowl.
Who it's for
You have kids from about five who love spooky stories but not real scares. Also good as a parent-and-child game with a Halloween mood.
Not for you if…
You want depth or a game that grown-ups play for themselves. It is simple and chance-driven, made with young children in mind.
Vibe's take
Shivery and giggly rather than scary. Kids get a gentle thrill from being chased, and the magnets add a tactile surprise.
About this game
In the old ruined castle, the ghost used to be the one being scared by children. Not any more. In Geisterwäldchen (Ghost Forest) the children have hidden in a mysterious wood and the ghost circles around it, looking for someone to catch. Magnets inside the figures play a big part in the chase, and a bit of memory comes into it too, so you need to keep track of what is going on rather than just rolling and hoping. It is a children's chase game for ages five and up, up to six at the table, and the game has a nicely spooky look without being truly frightening. Adults who join in will find it simple and quick, but the shivery pursuit works well for kids.
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Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
30 min
Ages 4+
Complexity
1.1 / 5 — Very LightBGG Rating
5.5/10
Rank #14,266
209 ratings
Published
2005
Designed by
Michelle Schanen
Published by
Competo / Marektoy, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), Drei Magier Spiele
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