
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,214
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Overturn
- 2 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 1987

2007
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AmuseAmaze is a board game released in 2007 for 2–6 players and 40 minutes per game. It was designed by Ethan Goffman and its main mechanics are Spelling and Modular Board.
Players form words by using the letter tiles and the letters printed on the board, moving their pawn from the first letter in their word, through each adjacent letter in turn, to the last letter. Players move through the maze, attempting to land on the coloured target spaces, collecting the associated target card. The first player to make their way to the set number of coloured target spaces, and reach the end of the maze (either the bottom row of the board in a 3-6 player game, or one of the spaces adjacent to the start space in a 2 player game), wins the game. Contains: 18 Maze Boards 88 Letter Tiles 24 Target Cards 6 Pawns 6 Gardener Cards 1 Rulebook
AmuseAmaze supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for AmuseAmaze is 40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
AmuseAmaze has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
AmuseAmaze belongs to these categories: Word Game and Maze. Its main mechanics are Spelling and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of AmuseAmaze are: Ethan Goffman. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists AmuseAmaze as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.