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The Enigma Box
2018
Rules assistance for The Enigma Box
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 6000–10000 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.9/5
Rules assistant for The Enigma Box
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The Enigma Box is a board game released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 6000–10000 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alvaro Galvez and its main mechanics are Memory, Deduction, and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
We want to present you the greatest experience of all time on Kickstarter, a challenge based on real historical events, full of enigmas and mysteries that will test your wits. Using the most advanced technologies, you will travel to incredible places all around the world. We want to offer you a challenge and an experience based on historical events, full of enigmas and mysteries that will test your wits. This challenge is for adventurers, gamers, mystery seekers, puzzle-solvers and the curious minded who want to immerse themselves in the biggest collection of enigmas ever. Using the most advanced technology you will travel to incredible locations around the world without leaving your front room. You can either play on your own, supported by your friends or with anyone you consider fit to face the challenge. We guarantee that this experience will not leave you unsatisfied; it is designed and supported by world class experts in the fields of technology, history and entertainment. More than 6000 minutes of challenging enigmas and interactive adventures. The goal is to decipher the mystery of 'Arcanum Arcanorum', the Secret of Secrets, the unique item that will change the destiny of humankind. This challenge will boost your dexterity and intuition; it will increase your understanding of the world and next-level thinking; enhance your knowledge and your skills; expand your contacts and, most of all, you’ll have a great time!
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Questions and answers
The Enigma Box 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 The Enigma Box is 6000–10000 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 The Enigma Box 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.
The Enigma Box has a complexity rating of 3.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
The Enigma Box belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Memory, Deduction, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 The Enigma Box are: Alvaro Galvez. 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 The Enigma Box 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.