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Mice & Mystics Board Game | Cooperative Adventure | Strategy | Fun Family Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 7+ | 2-4 Players | Average Playtime 90 Minutes | Made by Plaid Hat Games
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Brand | Z-Man Games |
Material | Paper |
Theme | Race |
Genre | Cooperative |
Number of Players | 4 |
About this item
- COOPERATIVE ADVENTURE: Join forces with your friends in Mice & Mystics, a thrilling cooperative board game where players work together to rescue an imperiled kingdom from menacing foes.
- EPIC BATTLES AWAIT: Face countless adversaries, including rats, cockroaches, spiders, and the formidable castle's housecat, Brodie, in an epic quest to save the realm.
- IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING: Dive into an enchanting narrative-driven game as you page through the chapters of a Mice and Mystics storybook, stepping into the roles of brave mouse adventurers.
- COMPLETE ADVENTURE SET: This box set includes everything you need to embark on the first adventure with Prince Collin and his valiant allies, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned gamers.
- FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN: Gather your loved ones for an unforgettable gaming experience that combines strategy, cooperation, and storytelling, suitable for players of all ages.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11.63 x 2.75 x 11.63 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.75 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B009TNOF9G |
Item model number | PH1100 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 7 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #86,125 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #2,748 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | March 1, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Asmodee |
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Mice & Mystics
ONCE UPON A TIME In the kingdom of Owendale there lived a kind, but lonely, king who had no queen to help him rule the country or raise his son, Prince Collin. One autumn day an emissary arrived at the castle - the mysterious and beautiful Queen Vanestra. Before long, the King announced his intentions to marry Vanestra. And then the dark days came. ADVENTURE AWAITS. In Mice and Mystics players take on the roles of those still loyal to the king but to escape the clutches of Vanestra, they have been turned into mic. Play as cunning field mice who must race through a castle now twenty times larger than before. The castle would be a dangerous place with Vanestras minions in control, but now countless other terrors also await heroes who are but the size of figs. Play as nimble Prince Colin and fence your way past your foes, or try Nez Bellows, the burly smith. Confound your foes as the wizened old mouse Maginos, or protect your companions as Tilda, the castles former healer. Every player will have a vital role in the quest to warn the king, and it will take careful planning to find Vanestras weakness and defeat her. Mice and Mystics is a cooperative adventure game in which the players work together to save an imperiled kingdom. They will face countless adversaries such as rats, cockroaches, and spiders, and of course the greatest of all horrors: the castles housecat, Brodie. Mice and Mystics is a boldly innovative game that thrusts players into an ever-changing, interactive environment, and features a rich storyline that the players help create as they play the game. The Cheese System allows players to horde the crumbs of precious cheese they find on their journey, and use it to bolster their mice with grandiose new abilities and overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
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ONCE UPON A TIME In the kingdom of Owendale there lived a kind, but lonely, king who had no queen to help him rule the country or raise his son, Prince Collin. One autumn day an emissary arrived at the castle - the mysterious and beautiful Queen Vanestra. Before long, the King announced his intentions to marry Vanestra. And then the dark days came. ADVENTURE AWAITS. In Mice and Mystics players take on the roles of those still loyal to the king – but to escape the clutches of Vanestra, they have been turned into mic. Play as cunning field mice who must race through a castle now twenty times larger than before. The castle would be a dangerous place with Vanestra’s minions in control, but now countless other terrors also await heroes who are but the size of figs. Play as nimble Prince Colin and fence your way past your foes, or try Nez Bellows, the burly smith. Confound your foes as the wizened old mouse Maginos, or protect your companions as Tilda, the castle’s former healer. Every player will have a vital role in the quest to warn the king, and it will take careful planning to find Vanestra’s weakness and defeat her. Mice and Mystics is a cooperative adventure game in which the players work together to save an imperiled kingdom. They will face countless adversaries such as rats, cockroaches, and spiders, and of course the greatest of all horrors: the castle’s housecat, Brodie. Mice and Mystics is a boldly innovative game that thrusts players into an ever-changing, interactive environment, and features a rich storyline that the players help create as they play the game. The Cheese System allows players to horde the crumbs of precious cheese they find on their journey, and use it to bolster their mice with grandiose new abilities and overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
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Your loyalty to the king has cost you your human form. Turned into mice, so you can escape the evil Vanestra, now you must race through a castle 20 times the size you’re used to in order to save the king. |
Mice & Mystics is a storytelling adventure game, where you’ll have to work together through a series of challenges to restore peace to the kingdom. |
Play as different characters, like the agile Prince Colin or the tough New Bellows. Each has a vital role in finding Vanestra’s weaknesses. |
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All of the characters are represented by super cool, highly-detailed figures. Your adventures come alive on the board. |
You face countless adversaries such as rats, cockroaches, and spiders, and of course the greatest of all horrors: the castle's housecat, Brodie. |
Mice & Mystics will provide any group of friends with an unforgettable adventure they will be talking about for years to come. Assuming they can all squeak by... |
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Type of Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game |
Number of Players | 2 to 4 Players | 1 to 4 Players | 1 to 4 Players | 2 to 4 Players | 2 to 4 Players | 2 to 5 Players |
Average Playtime | 90 Minutes | 90 Minutes | 90 Minutes | 90 Minutes | 90 Minutes | 1 to 2 Hours |
Recommended Player Age | 7+ | 7+ | 7+ | 7+ | 7+ | 13+ |
Game Objectives | Mouse heroes work together to save an imperiled kingdom. | Mouse heroes work together to banish evil from the castle forever. | The old oak tree that houses Barksburg is dying and the mouse heroes must venture into the Downwood in hopes of finding a new home. | Take on the role of the brave stuffed toys sworn to protect a little girl in a daunting world of nightmares. | Two new stuffies must protect a sweet little boy from the forces of the supernatural Fall. | Survive the harsh winter in an apocalyptic world. |
Number of Characters | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 30 |
Strategy Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Cooperative Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Story-Driven Adventure Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Expansion(s) Available | ✓ | is an expansion | is an expansion | ✓ | is an expansion | ✓ |
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Customers find the gameplay fun and complex enough to be fun. They also appreciate the quality of the game, stating that the pieces are high quality and the miniatures are solid with heaps of detail. Customers also enjoy the storyline, saying it creates many memorable moments. However, some customers feel the difficulty level is difficult to play due to the many special rules and items. Opinions are mixed on ease of use.
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Customers find the gameplay of the board game to be fun, easy to play, and complex enough to be enjoyable. They also say the concept is fun, and the game is great for all ages and experience levels. However, some customers mention that the game can be too complex for younger kids. Overall, customers say the game creates an engaging and immersive world, and that the story is fun and cute.
"...@Rolling dice is easy - even if driven by luck (or statistics if your a math lover)...." Read more
"...is the best thing about this game, this creates a really engaging and immersive world...." Read more
"...Learning the dice combat and cheese system is easy: That I agree, but to play the game "as intended by the books" I find it hard to believe...." Read more
"Game is well built and very pretty. Gave it as a gift and it was happily received." Read more
Customers find the quality of the board game very well done, designed, and written. They also appreciate the high-quality pieces and miniatures, which are solid with heaps of detail. Customers also say the game is well built and pretty. They mention the art and figures are amazing and the game comes with beautifully designed, double-sided tiles. Overall, customers say it's a great and detailed board game.
"...It is rich and detailed and totally awesome, like a good RPG should be......" Read more
"...The model figures are good, and the game components overall are really well done...." Read more
"Game is well built and very pretty. Gave it as a gift and it was happily received." Read more
"...Excellent quality game boards, and being able to mix up the number and using both sides makes for a large number of playfields for the various..." Read more
Customers find the storyline interesting, well done, and engaging. They say the game does a great job combining a story that piques their interest with a battlemat-type game that is heavy on narrative. Customers also mention that the game has the best board game story they have ever played.
"...@Its a good story line that most 8-yr olds should be able to read aloud (even if they can't understand all of the vocabulary used)..." Read more
"...The storyline is really well done and very engaging...." Read more
"...My impressions so far:Pros:- I really like the aspect of playing a story, but with a randomness thrown in via the dice to keep it more..." Read more
"...I find the story interesting and this game has actually sparked another hobby I enjoy. Painting miniatures...." Read more
Customers like the value of the board game. They mention that it's totally worth the price, has a lot of production value, and has tons of replay value.
"...It's well with the price. There are also expansions and additional chapters you can buy if you play though the game and want more." Read more
"...All in all, this is an excellent game with tons of replay value. Highly recommended." Read more
"...The pieces don't come painted which I believe was a great choice to keep the price down while still making the game playable...." Read more
"...We'll worth the money and time." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the board game. Some mention that it's pretty quick to learn and pick up, and fairly easy to play. However, others say that it is not an easy game to learn if you do not play RPG games. They also say that the game is more complex than they realized and a time taking game.
"...a game that didn’t require a steep learning curve, that was easy to set up and take down, and most importantly a game that the whole family could..." Read more
"...The game is more complex than I realized...." Read more
"...Set up is not extreme, and clean up is pretty quick. The story elements of the game are a lot of fun and help you get immersedin the world...." Read more
"The game is a lot of fun and is easy to play and then put down and come back to without losing your sense of where you are in the story or how to..." Read more
Customers find the board game difficult to play. They mention the rules contain a lot of minutiae, are not quite clear, and contain too many special rules and items. They also say there are a few rules to remember, the rule book could be a little more detailed, and the rules are weird and don't really work. Customers also say the game has too many actions and items, and there isn't a great deal of customization.
"...Things I did not like and got over quickly:@Lots of rules to remember - thankfully, the kids are starting to help with that..." Read more
"...The difficulty/challenge level is fairly high, and if you remain strict to the rules you will not sailing through this game...." Read more
"...The story elements of the game are a lot of fun and help you get immersedin the world. The build quality is top notch...." Read more
"...There are a great deal of rules and pieces. There are 2 books. The rules, and the adventure book (how to set up each unique story)...." Read more
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I wasnt ready for something as complex as Dungeons and Dragons and have never been into the really harcore RPG's that require tons or modifiers, stat sheets and seriously in-depth role playing - which doesnt often fit younger kids attention spans anyway...
I saw this title listed in a few different websites and finally bit the bullet. Other reviews of this game do a fab job of describing the game overall, the guality of the product pieces, etc.
My purpose here is for parents considering this game for them and their kids. I have 5 kids, ranging from 3-10. My 3 yr old is curious and really wants to play, but is just not ready. My 5 yr old however, is really into it and while he doesn't comprehend all of it - the story line and the fundamental game mechanics (rolling dice) are well within his age range and he plays whenever we do. My 8 and 10yr olds totally love this game - we just wish our weekends were longer!
The game is more complex than I realized. While its basically a dice game, the role playing aspect and the story line require a variety of rules that can be overwhelming at first. the first night we tried to play - it ended up with no actual playing and a lot of frustrated kids waiting on an overwhelmed Dad, reading, re-reading and re-reading the rules... That said, parents - if you buy this game, download the rules before it arrives and read, re-read and re-read them again and again - it will totally help. there are also some very useful online guides, including a "watch it played" video that really helps.
Several posts - and possibly even the game itself - indicate a 60-90 minute play time. Not even close! We've probably invested 8-10 hours of game time and are not even half-way through the story. Yes, we've had to re-play a few chapters (got captured) and yes, we've chosen to replay a few chapters simply because we missed some really important chapter rule. But, even a seasoned player would spend several hours on this game, if playing the entire story. A single chapter alone could take an hour, depending on the luck of your die rolls and the decisions you make in between rolls. It is rich and detailed and totally awesome, like a good RPG should be...
I would also suggest that you consult the Mice and Mystics Forum sponsored by either boardgamegeek.com or plaidhat.come (cant remember which) a few visits there helped answer some of the less intuitive quandries we ran into while playing.
Things I like as a player and parent.
@No one dies. They're just captured.
@You work together, as a team, and while it is subtle in the rules - you can really improve your chances by "sharing and helping" your party members.
@Rolling dice is easy - even if driven by luck (or statistics if your a math lover).
@Its a good story line that most 8-yr olds should be able to read aloud (even if they can't understand all of the vocabulary used)
@six different mice characters with very different skills will likely allow for some very fun replay value over many months to come
@ a great way to spend rainy day or cold winter evening - without commercials or contollers in your hand... awesome!
Things I did not like and got over quickly:
@Lots of rules to remember - thankfully, the kids are starting to help with that
@Lots of pieces to lose or extract from the mouths of younger children (I have a 3yr old)
@requires a fair amount of table space to play
@limited to 4 players, though more can techinically play if they chose to be the minion, or in a few chapters where all six mice are used
@harder for kids to play and pay attention to when playing with 4 or more players... it can take a while to move through all of the turns when playing with many players... (I love the notion of an expansion pack that would allow up to 6 players, but am certain it would be painful to have that many people trying to play - at least in my house)
If you like story based games and/or RPG's - this one will be a hit.
The game is quite complex and 'rule heavy' so it really helps to have an adult helping out the child. Each of the 11 chapters/scenarios will take around 60-90mins. If a kid was playing it by themselves then I would say an 8/9 year old should be able to cope with it, but they would have to like reading.
The storyline is the best thing about this game, this creates a really engaging and immersive world. The model figures are good, and the game components overall are really well done.
Really worth getting to play with a kid to get them into TTRPGs, or a good campaign game for a group that wants to run around bash some monsters and explore some tunnels!
I just bought 3 big dungeon crawler type games: Descent (2nd ed), D&D Wrath of Ashardalon, and Mice and Mystics.
Of the three, I am fascinated the most by this game. The mechanics of the game play are simple yet smart. The characters are just inspiring. The mice are smaller than I thought, but well made and detailed none the less. The card stock for the character cards are a bit flimsy, so I recommend a protector sheet of some sort to store them in, otherwise beautiful. Everything fits nicely in the box with room to spare (compared to Descent where I needed an extra box to out the tile pieces in). You'll want a couple of sandwich bags to segregate some of the pieces, though.
Hats off to plaid hat games for making an instructional video (see their website) that actually teaches you the whole game! There's a sticker on the cover of the rules book that directs you there too. No way to miss it. This doesn't mean the rule book isn't any good. You can actually follow along. The materials and video are well thought out and top notch (love the index!). The presentation of the video alone eludes to the quality and effort spent in the design and production of the game.
The miniatures are a bit small (like the tab of a soda can), but it makes sense. Mice are all so unique and cool. The game will play well on most dining tables. The board "tile" placement doesn't get too out of control so space isn't the primary concern (in contrast to Wrath of Ashardalon where the dungeon goes all over the darn place and you wind up moving things around just to make more room).
So what is the primary concern? The game is marked as ages 7+. True, my kids are already broken-in on dice rolling games (ages 7 and 5). By no means would I ever expect my 7 year old to grab this off the shelf and play by himself or with his sister. There are a great deal of rules and pieces. There are 2 books. The rules, and the adventure book (how to set up each unique story). Sure, my kids could both put pieces on the board and make their own adventures. Learning the dice combat and cheese system is easy: That I agree, but to play the game "as intended by the books" I find it hard to believe. Some lego sets are labeled 7+, and my kids can figure those out, but this is a different animal. This isn't Candyland.
Notice my rating stays 5 stars. I bought this as a family story telling game, so the kid-solo-play issue is a non-issue. We will only pull it out together.
You have to understand why the designer made the game to understand the 7+ rating. He made the game to help his daughter learn to read and overcome a reading disability. This game has several "pick a player to read the following passage" sections. This is intended get kids interested in creative storytelling and reading. If your child is already a great reader, let him or her read all of the passages. It will only make him better. If he struggles with reading, let him read all of the passages. It will take time, but he will get to play out the adventure afterward with you and begin to enjoy reading. The connection from story to characters to game will grow the more they progress through the adventure book.
Please don't pass this opportunity to get involved with your kids to read and play games together. You won't regret it.
Last, but not least, the average play time labeled on the box is 60-90 minutes. Good luck keeping younger kids focused that long on anything. In my experience though, games like this keep their attention longer than any other similar type of entertainment.
As a side note, if you're an old school gamer (tabletop or whatever) and you're looking to grow your home-based play-group, grab this game. The whole family (kids and spouse included) will get hooked on the concept of story telling, dice-based actions and combat, and leveling up. A stealthy and sure-fire way to make nerds out of everyone. Where's the 6th star?
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We are 4 chapters into the campaign, it’s fun, it can be tricky sometimes especially when the dice gods are against you but we come back to it again and again.
Definitely worth a buy, oh and you have to paint the minis, they are just asking for it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2023
We are 4 chapters into the campaign, it’s fun, it can be tricky sometimes especially when the dice gods are against you but we come back to it again and again.
Definitely worth a buy, oh and you have to paint the minis, they are just asking for it.
Es esencial el idioma inglés para jugarlo, aunque se pueden descargar gratis el libro de historia y reglas de páginas de Internet.
En conclusión una buena compra de un buen juego de mesa.
Reviewed in Mexico on July 28, 2020
Es esencial el idioma inglés para jugarlo, aunque se pueden descargar gratis el libro de historia y reglas de páginas de Internet.
En conclusión una buena compra de un buen juego de mesa.
I was looking for something similar to her request that was more suitable for children under 10.
This is one of the best games I have ever played, the storyline is wonderful, the miniatures are really cute and high-quality.
Bought it with my seven-year-old daughter in mind, the game is probably a little bit too complex for her at this stage, but my wife and I are having a really good time playing through it and we involve my daughter so she can start to pick it up.
There are a lot of rules that would be complex for most seven-year-olds, understanding how the different equipment impacts the game and the general strategy for beating the minions.
That being said, there are still no regrets about buying this game as we still involve her in it, and I reckon we’ll get many years of enjoyment out of it when she is a couple of years older.
I have seen others mention it takes around an hour per chapter.. We do not play that fast, it takes us at least 2 hours. Maybe that is because we are playing with 2 adults and 2 kids (9 and 15) and like to take our time.
When i first started reading about this game I was worried about the replayability as there are only so many chapters to play. It is true that once we pass a chapter there is little chance we will play the same one again, but it takes us so long to get through one (and we had to play the first one twice) so we have already got around 10-12 hours out of this game and expect it to take at least 20+ hours more. When you compare this with other family activities there is no way that 70ish dollars will get you at least 20 (more for us) hours of family fun.
The simple combat and action orders of this game make it easier for kids and people new to this type of cooperative game style. The story is very well written and really draws the kids in and gives the game a purpose.
The art work is amazing and the miniatures that come with it are of good quality (although a little small) I can't wait to paint them (will be my first time)
I would recommend watching a few videos on youtube before playing. Two that were very helpful were "rules you may have missed" and Wil Wheaton's Tebletop show where he plays with his family. Also there are some very good FAQs that you can quickly look up when you are not quite sure what to do.
There are a few DLC stories you can get for 2 dollars on Plaid Hat Games website as well as 2 expantions that continue the story.
I give this game a 5/5 as any game that has the kids (and wife) asking if they can play it on a saturday night makes it perfect in my book.