The Night Cage
Escape a pitch-black labyrinth together while your candles burn down and Wax Eaters hunt in the dark.
Who it's for
You like atmospheric cooperative games with real tension and a spooky setting. Good for a group that enjoys talking through risky moves.
Not for you if…
You dislike horror themes or losing suddenly. The game can end abruptly, and darkness is the whole point.
Vibe's take
Tense, atmospheric and a little claustrophobic: every new tile could be a way out or a nasty surprise. The shrinking light turns planning into whispered decisions.
About this game
A cooperative horror maze in total darkness. You wake up with nothing but a flickering candle and a question: how long will your light last? Your candlelight only reveals the tiles directly connected to you, while Wax Eaters, monsters that hate light, wait in the dark. To win, each player has to find a key, locate a gate, and escape together. You build the labyrinth as you go with tile placement, and the pieces of the map are your shared memory. One to five players, about an hour, with a harsh sudden-death edge when candles go out.
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Duration
40–60 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.1 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.4/10
Rank #1,689
3.7k ratings
Published
2021
Designed by
Rosswell Saunders, Chris McMahon, Christopher Ryan Chan
Published by
IELLO, Banana Games, Magellan, Smirk & Dagger Games, Smirk & Laughter Games
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