
- BGG rank
- BGG #82
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Bomb Busters
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024

2020
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X-Scape: Das Atelier des Magiers is a board game released in 2020 for 1–5 players, 90–150 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Lilian Le Vinh and Sophie Le Vinh.
An exciting escape room game for the home. Strange signs are on the wall, magic artifacts are scattered around and a potion is bubbling in the cauldron. You look around in astonishment as you sneak into the magician's studio. But something's wrong - an invisible barrier has been erected and you cannot leave the room. Can you solve the riddles together and escape? Tricky puzzles & creative thinking fun A puzzle adventure for at home with a touch of magic Search for clues as a team and crack all puzzles In this unique game, the game material is used creatively and is cut or folded in the course of the game, for example. Since the puzzles can only be solved once, you can only play the game once.
X-Scape: Das Atelier des Magiers supports 1–5 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 X-Scape: Das Atelier des Magiers is 90–150 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 X-Scape: Das Atelier des Magiers 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.
X-Scape: Das Atelier des Magiers has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
X-Scape: Das Atelier des Magiers belongs to these categories: Deduction. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed X-Scape: Das Atelier des Magiers and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of X-Scape: Das Atelier des Magiers are: Lilian Le Vinh and Sophie Le Vinh. 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 X-Scape: Das Atelier des Magiers 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.