- BGG rating
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Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box
- 1–6 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Expansion for Escape: The Curse of the Temple
Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions
2012
Rules assistance for Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions
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Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions is an expansion for Escape: The Curse of the Temple released in 2012 for 1–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Kristian Amundsen Østby and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Modular Board.
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About the game
Escape: Illusions includes two new modules for the Escape base game that can be used individually or mixed with any other available modules. The "Illusion Chambers" module consists of six chamber tiles that replace the tiles with only one magic gem in the basic game. After players return to the starting chamber during the game – something they must do twice in order to avoid losing a die – all illusion chambers in play are removed and returned to the bottom of the tile deck. Hopefully you already completed your business in any section of the temple now disconnected from the rest! The "Special Chambers" module consists of six new chamber tiles, divided as follows: Three linked chamber tiles that allow you to activate magic gems, thereby making it easier for the adventurers to escape the temple – but the gems can be activated only if players are in two separate such chambers at the same time. Two double chamber tiles that consist of a front and back room, with access to the back room being available only if you add tiles to the temple and snake around to the back. Why do you want to reach this room? More opportunities to activate magic gems and ease your way out of the temple. One treasure chamber tile, containing a chalice that adventurers must bear to the exit tile. If they fail to do so, they lose the game – even if they otherwise would all escape! Components for a sixth player are included, as well as two copies each of one new curse card ("Soul Exchange") and one new treasure tile ("Large Torch").
Designers
Publishers
- Queen Games
Questions and answers
Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions supports 1–6 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 Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions is 10 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 Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions for ages 8 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.
Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions belongs to these categories: Dice, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, 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 Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions are: Kristian Amundsen Østby. 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 Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Expansion 1: Illusions as an expansion for Escape: The Curse of the Temple. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Escape: The Curse of the Temple to use it. Check that your edition of Escape: The Curse of the Temple is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.