Magic Maze: Hidden Roles

Magic Maze: Hidden Roles is a board game for 3–8 players. It plays in 15 minutes and is meant for ages 8 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 4. It is rated 7 out of 10 by 1 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $13.53 (United States).

Players control a team of adventurers moving through a mall-like labyrinth to locate items and reach the exit under a strict time limit. Movement and actions are resolved in real time with each player responsible for specific directional controls, while a shared sand timer and limited communication create pressure. One or more hidden-role cards assign secret objectives that can conflict with the group goal; traitors try to subtly obstruct progress without being exposed, and calling out a suspected traitor hands that player's control to someone else. Optional challenge cards add private tasks and location-based goals that influence player behavior. Requires three or more players.

Players: 3–8 best 4
Playing time: 15 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: 1.5 / 5