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Pantolino
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Broomsticks and Backflips
2011
Rules assistance for Broomsticks and Backflips
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Broomsticks and Backflips
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Broomsticks and Backflips is a board game released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Klaus Kreowski and its main mechanics are Memory.
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About the game
Hexenhochhaus (Witches' Tower) is a race in which four young witches try to reach the magic orb at the top of the Witches' Tower. The players move their figures based on die rolls and slowly walk up the stairs. However, sometimes they can use a magic broom to travel – and they'll soon find out that flying is faster than walking. There is a catch, though. As in several other children’s games from Drei Magier Spiele, magnets are employed to complicate the movement. Only one side of each figure is attracted to the broom. In order to use the broom, the players will have to discover and remember which side of their figure is attracted to it. The first witch to reach the top of the tower wins.
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Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Ediciones MasQueOca
- G3
- MINDOK
- Gigamic
- Playroom Entertainment
- Drei Magier Spiele
Questions and answers
Broomsticks and Backflips supports 2–4 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 Broomsticks and Backflips is 15 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.
The catalogue lists Broomsticks and Backflips for ages 4 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Broomsticks and Backflips has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Broomsticks and Backflips belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Broomsticks and Backflips are: Klaus Kreowski. 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 Broomsticks and Backflips 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.