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Nacht der magischen Schatten
2012
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Nacht der magischen Schatten is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Kai Haferkamp and its main mechanics are Memory and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: Once a year the dwellers of the enchanted magic forest come together and celebrate a big magical feast. As usual, they gather to perform their magical dance around the campfire. But in the dark, only the shadows of the witches, trolls and elves can be seen. Only the player who recognises the shadows and remembers which magical creatures have not danced around the campfire can get their little magical being to the end first. In Shadow Magic each player takes a turn at being the shadow dancer and moves the turntable in the shadow box on which the chosen figures are standing. The other players look at the canvas of the shadow box from the front and compare the shadows of the figures gliding past with the outlines of the figures on the cards that are lying in front of the box. After one round, the light is switched off and the guessing game begins. Only players who look closely and have a good memory can find the cards with the figures that didn't dance around the campfire after each round.
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Questions and answers
Nacht der magischen Schatten 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 Nacht der magischen Schatten 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 Nacht der magischen Schatten 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.
Nacht der magischen Schatten 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.
Nacht der magischen Schatten belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Memory and Pattern Recognition. 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 Nacht der magischen Schatten are: Kai Haferkamp. 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 Nacht der magischen Schatten 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.