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Switch: Secrets of the Temple
2008
Rules assistance for Switch: Secrets of the Temple
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
Rules assistant for Switch: Secrets of the Temple
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Switch: Secrets of the Temple is a board game released in 2008 for 2–6 players and 45 minutes per game. It was designed by Dean Tan and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
As what was available on the website http://www.outplaygames.com Set during the Great Fushimi earthquake in Japan 1596, On the hillside of Arima, away from the preying eyes of the villager lays a deserted keep. Protected by a strange defensive mechanism and terrifying creatures engineered to guard its deadly secret,you are sent to retrieve it the Breastplate of Judgment, a biblical artifact that holds the key to omnipotent powers... Different Characters... You can choose one of six characters with different playing style and equipped with different weapons and skills and fight your way to retrieve the mysterious artifact. Multiple Battle Platforms…. You may team up with your friends to battle monsters, the vicious Gatekeeper or even with each other to survive. Unpredictable and Deadly…. Random switching rooms, unpredictable earthquakes, deadly monster attacks and your “friends” reduce your chances of survival. SWITCH: Secrets of the Temple is an adventure board game designed with simplicity in mind yet while having awesome fun with your friends. A fun gameplay with a beautifully rendered map and individually different play style of characters and a story inspired by historical details in the backdrop of the sengoku period.
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- Outplay Games
Questions and answers
Switch: Secrets of the Temple 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 Switch: Secrets of the Temple is 45 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.
Switch: Secrets of the Temple has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Switch: Secrets of the Temple belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Switch: Secrets of the Temple are: Dean Tan. 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 Switch: Secrets of the Temple 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.