- BGG rank
- BGG #2,026
- BGG rating
- 6.8
EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle
2017
Rules assistance for EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle
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EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle is a board game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game.
About the game
The castle is the highlight of the hike, but hardly have the hikers entered the old walls, when the squeaky doors close. Escape appears impossible — but strange hints may lead players in a new direction. Can they solve the riddles and find the way to freedom? Exit: The Game – The Forbidden Castle is a puzzle game modeled after escape rooms.
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Designers
Publishers
- Devir
- Kaissa Chess & Games
- HaKubia
- Korea Boardgames
- Piatnik
- Dino Toys s. r. o.
- Galakta
- Giochi Uniti
- KOSMOS
- 999 Games
- Group SNE
- Zvezda
- IELLO
- Thames & Kosmos
- Ideal Board Games
- Spilbræt.dk
- Brädspel.se
Questions and answers
EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle supports 1–4 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 EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle is 45–90 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 EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle for ages 12 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.
EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle belongs to these categories: Deduction, Puzzle, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game. 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 EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. 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 EXIT: The Game – The Forbidden Castle 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.