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The Night Cage by Smirk and Dagger, a Spooky Cooperative Strategy Game, 1-5 Players Lost in a Dark Maze with only a Candle, Fun Horror Themed Tile Laying and Perfect for Game Night, Adults, Teens 14+

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Features

  • Immersive Cooperative Gameplay: Navigate a dark, ever-changing labyrinth with your teammates, relying on dim candlelight to reveal new paths while old ones disappear into the void.
  • Unique Horror Theme: Experience the tension of a horror-themed tile-placement game where Wax Eaters lurk in the shadows, ready to strike when your light falters.
  • Strategic & Dynamic Challenges: Collect keys, locate the gate, and escape together before the darkness consumes you. Every move reshapes the maze, requiring constant teamwork and planning.
  • Award-Winning Design: Winner of 5 game design awards, including the ION Award, offering a highly thematic and innovative experience thats easy to learn but challenging to master.
  • Advanced Replayability: Includes an in-box Advanced Game with new monsters and obstacles for increased difficulty and endless replay value.

Description

You awaken in the suffocating darkness, your mind blank and your only companion a flickering candle. In "The Night Cage," you and up to four others are trapped in an eerie underground maze, forced to work together to escape its shifting paths and relentless Wax Eaters. This fully cooperative, horror- themed game delivers an immersive tile-laying experience, where players must collect keys, find an exit gate, and escape as a group. The catch? The dim light of your candles illuminates only adjacent tiles, and paths left behind are swallowed by darkness. Every move reshapes the maze, increasing tension and demanding clever strategy. With intuitive rules that can be taught in minutes, "The Night Cage" is accessible to newcomers while offering depth and challenge for experienced gamers. Its unique mechanics and thematic design create a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat experience that’s perfect for game night. Adjustable difficulty levels and an Advanced Game mode keep the thrills alive for endless replayability. Will your candle burn long enough to light the way out, or will the darkness claim you? Key Features: 1-5 players Ages 14+ 40-60 minutes of playtime Includes advanced game challenges Package Includes: 1 Game Board 1 Set of Tiles Player Tokens Rulebook Add "The Night Cage" to your collection today and bring the thrill of cooperative horror to your next game night!

Product Dimensions: 10.75 x 10.75 x 3 inches


Item Weight: 3.34 pounds


Item model number: SND1007


Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Release date: August 25, 2021


Manufacturer: Smirk and Dagger


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Solid game
Style: The Night Cage
Dark, Clever, and Incredibly Immersive The Night Cage is one of the most unique and atmospheric board games I’ve ever played. The concept is simple but genius: you’re trapped in a pitch-black labyrinth with only a single candle, and the board tiles vanish behind you as you move. It creates a constant sense of tension and urgency that really pulls you in. The cooperative gameplay is tight and encourages real teamwork and strategy. Every decision matters, and the randomness keeps each game fresh and unpredictable. The art and components are beautifully eerie—moody, minimalist, and perfect for the theme. It’s especially fun with 4 players, but even with 2, the game still feels challenging and engaging. If you enjoy puzzle-like games with a horror twist and a strong sense of theme, The Night Cage is absolutely worth adding to your collection. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2025 by Pierson Neet
    • LOVE this game
Style: The Night Cage
We are still learning how best to try and win the game but I love that you can play this game with 2 people and it still be fun and challenging. We have not yet played with 5 people or the extra monsters but am ready for that challenge whenever! Would highly recommend this game and we talk about it with our friends and family alot in the 2 weeks that we've had it. The only thing I wish was built a little better or quality wise is the candle card deck. Hopefully they will do expansions for this game or a better candle holder in the future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025 by Nicole
    • gg!
Style: The Night Cage
Fun and unique!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2025 by Brandon Wass
    • Great Game, but complicated Rules
Style: The Night Cage
The Nightcage is an engaging and atmospheric cooperative board game that offers a unique blend of strategy and suspense. Here’s what I thought about it: Theme and Atmosphere: The game immerses players in a dark and mysterious setting, where teamwork is essential to navigate the labyrinthine cage. The theme is deeply engaging, and the eerie artwork perfectly complements the gameplay, creating a captivating experience. Gameplay: The cooperative nature of The Nightcage encourages players to work together, strategizing their moves while managing the limited resources available. The use of blindfolds as a core mechanic adds an intriguing layer of challenge, as players must rely on communication and memory to progress. Replayability: With randomized setups and various strategies to employ, The Nightcage offers high replay value. Each game feels different, keeping it fresh and exciting for multiple play sessions. Components: The components are of good quality, featuring durable pieces and a well-designed board. The use of the candle system for movement adds a nice touch to the overall gameplay. Room for Improvement: While the game is fantastic, it can be a bit challenging for new players to grasp the mechanics, especially with its unique elements. A more detailed rulebook with examples could enhance the initial learning experience. Overall, The Nightcage is a captivating and thought-provoking game that provides an excellent cooperative experience. With its intriguing theme and engaging gameplay, it’s definitely worth a spot on your game shelf. Four stars! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2025 by Kevin Valentine
    • Hard
Style: The Night Cage
It's a fun game but pretty hard. The rules are pretty extensive. I don't think I've properly beat it once yet
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025 by darrin wood
    • One of our most played games!
Style: The Night Cage
My wife and I loved this game! Every time we play it feels like a new game! We love it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2025 by Oscar Reyes
    • So fun!
Style: The Night Cage
I absolutely love the design of this game! It takes a second to read over the rules and understand because you actually work together and not against each other. But, once you learn the rules the game is super easy to play!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025 by Lia
    • Lots of fun!
Style: The Night Cage
The Night Cage is a lot of fun and has great replay value. Have been playing regularly with a friend and we both enjoy the fact that it is a co op board game and is fairly difficult to win. The random tile placement format gives a new experience every time which adds to it's replay value. Would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys difficult or horror themed board games. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024 by Matthew

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