Linus, Der Kleine Magier

Group fit

At a glance

ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.3/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.8/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

Player control 2.7/5

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with high frequency of interaction. Limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Linus, der kleine Magier has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, strategic depth, and scalability. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, with multiple paths to victory and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing the replay value. The game allows room for players to improve their strategy over time, discovering new tactics and strategies. The player interaction score is also favorable, promoting engagement and competition among players. Additionally, the game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While the game may not be the easiest to learn, it still offers a decent balance between ease of learning and depth of gameplay. Overall, Linus, der kleine Magier provides a fresh and engaging experience, making it highly replayabl

Luck profile

The final luck score for Linus, der kleine Magier is 5.33. This indicates a moderate influence of luck in the game. Random elements, such as dice rolls or card draws, have a significant impact on the game outcome. However, players have a substantial ability to mitigate this randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating the gameplay.

Overview

While practicing his powers, Linus, the little magician, has enchanted some of his toys! Can you help him pick up these toys from the floor of his room and put them away? To set up Linus, der kleine Magier, you shuffle 18 magnetized toy tiles (three each of six different toys) wi...

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While practicing his powers, Linus, the little magician, has enchanted some of his toys! Can you help him pick up these toys from the floor of his room and put them away? To set up Linus, der kleine Magier, you shuffle 18 magnetized toy tiles (three each of six different toys) with 12 non-magnetized toy tiles (two tiles of each type), then spread them out on the table. Shuffle the 18 search cards (showing three each of six different toys) as well, then give the youngest player the Linus wooden figure, which has a magnet on its underside. On a turn, the player looks at the top search card, then places Linus on one of the toy tiles that matches this image. Did you find an enchanted toy that sticks to Linus? Super! Keep the toy tile and the search card, then give Linus to the next player. If, however, you found a regular toy tile, leave it on the table in the same location, then give Linus to the next player, who must now search for the same item (but with the hope of finding an enchanted one this time). Once all the enchanted toys have been cleared from the table, whoever has found the most toys wins!

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