Labyrinth, the 1986 musical fantasy starring David Bowie and directed by Jim Henson, was a blockbuster failure at the time, yet has since gained a cult following. Now fans of the film can enjoy Labyrinth: The Adventure Game, which is based on the book Sarah owns in the movie.
Containing everything you need for a fantasy adventure, the book includes all the elements for a mythical quest. The rules of the game allow players to create characters in a role-playing system. More Harry Potter, than Game of Thrones, the game involves puzzles and sorcery.
With 100 scenes that include modular elements, the game can be played endlessly. Each scene features a variety of creatures and trials. If the players can surpass the challenge or find clues, they are rewarded, allowing them to advance to the next level.
If the players abandon a scene without finishing, they will end up in the labyrinth where they will have only have 13 hours to complete the Labyrinth or become lost forever. The game, which can be played by two or more players involves the Goblin King, which was David Bowie’s role in the film, as well as a cast of characters.
Gathered around a table, the Goblin King will enable each of the players to create a character for the game. The Goblin King will help each player fill out a sheet for their new character, which will show their strengths and weaknesses. Once the characters are cast, the Goblin King will begin telling a story that is set in the Labyrinth with the players’ participation.
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The players will then decide what to do and plan as a group. Once decided, the Goblin King will continue the story, letting the group know what happens in the direction they’ve decided to follow, allowing the story to grow richer and more complex as the characters face challenges and solve riddles.
