Candle Quest (2005) Board Game
Candle Quest is a board game designed by Yehuda Berlinger and published by Victory Point Games in in 2005. The game is targeted towards children aged 5 and above, and revolves around a religious theme. With a runtime of around 30 minutes, Candle Quest is a card game that combines auction/bidding and set collection mechanics.
Game Components of Candle Quest
How To Setup Candle Quest
To set up the game, each player receives a player screen and a set amount of Shekel coins. The Candle cards are shuffled and placed face down within reach of all players. The game begins with each player taking turns drawing cards from the draw pile or interacting with cards in their personal discard pile.
Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective
– On your turn, you flip over a card from the draw pile, then buy, sell, or auction the card.
– You can also loot a card from your personal discard pile.
– Auctions start with you and go once around without returning to you. If you win the auction, you pay the bank; if another player wins, they pay you and take the candle.
– The deck includes unlit candles that must be paid off but can be used to pay off other unlit candles or loot candles. Dancing candles are wild and can be used in place of any color.
Player Experience
Candle Quest offers a engaging and family-friendly experience. The game is easy to learn, making it accessible to children as young as five, thanks to its junior variant that removes auctions and discard pile purchases. For adults and experienced gamers, the game provides a solid set-collection and auction mechanism that requires strategic thinking. The game’s theme, centered around the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, adds a unique and cultural twist without any religious content.
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Personal Thoughts on Candle Quest
Candle Quest is an excellent choice for families and casual gamers looking for a game that is both fun and culturally enriching. Its ease of play and short game duration make it perfect for a quick family game night or an introductory game for new players. While it may not satisfy the appetite of hardcore gamers seeking complex strategies, it fills a niche as a gateway game with crossover appeal to non-gamers and a unique theme that stands out in the market.
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