Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Easier to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Light strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Guide paired magnetic gnomes through opposite sides of a maze, communicating quickly to recover the Queen’s stolen treasures before time runs out.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Cooperative Game
Players coordinate their actions toward a shared objective and win or lose together.
Real-Time
Players act under continuous time pressure rather than taking normal turns.
Hidden Movement
One or more pieces move secretly while opponents infer their locations.
Timed Ending
End the game when a specific timing or state condition is reached.
Read the full game description
Gnomes at Night is a cooperative real-time maze game played on both sides of a vertical board. Partners control magnetic gnomes that stay connected through the board even though the walls differ on each side. One player may see the path that the other cannot, so the team must describe routes, hand control back and forth, and coordinate around invisible obstacles. Treasure layouts and reversible maze boards create fresh rescue missions, while the short timer keeps every conversation lively and focused for children and adults alike.
