- BGG rating
- 6.8
The Sorcerer's Cave Extension Kit
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 1979
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,700
- BGG rating
- 6.5
The Sorcerer's Cave
1978
Rules assistance for The Sorcerer's Cave
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for The Sorcerer's Cave
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The Sorcerer's Cave is a board game released in 1978 for 1–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Terence Peter Donnelly and its main mechanics are Modular Board.
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About the game
A fantasy-based game, using cards to create an underground lair that players explore -– cooperatively or competitively -- using bands of characters, in an attempt to leave with the highest score (monsters defeated and treasure). Gaming decisions are relatively limited, but the fascination of the game lies in the changing setup and the 'story' that is created on each occasion. The game shares its basic mechanics with The Mystic Wood by the same author.
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Designers
Publishers
- Gibsons
- Philmar
- Ariel Productions Ltd
Questions and answers
The Sorcerer's Cave 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 Sorcerer's Cave is 60 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 Sorcerer's Cave for ages 10 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 Sorcerer's Cave has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
The Sorcerer's Cave belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are 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 The Sorcerer's Cave are: Terence Peter Donnelly. 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 Sorcerer's Cave 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.