Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger

Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger

2018
Thematic
3.65 out of 5
1148+ people loved this game
Mechanics
Hand Management
Complexity
Light
Duration
60 minutes
Number of players
1 - 99 players
Minimum age
10+ years

Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger review

I'm a huge fan of the classic Choose Your Own Adventure books, so I was excited to try out Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger. The game is really well-done, and it captures the spirit of the books perfectly. It's fun for both those of us who grew up with the books and for a new generation.

The gameplay is easy to learn, and the game can be played in short bursts or over several hours. You play a chapter at a time, with a specific goal to achieve by the end. If you die, you take a small penalty and then the game directs you back to the decision point(s) to try again. This is a great way to keep the game moving and to encourage players to explore different paths.

I found the game to be very engaging, and I loved the feeling of making choices that would affect the outcome of the story. The game is also full of twists and turns, and I found myself constantly surprised by what would happen next.

One thing that I did find a bit annoying was that the game is quite a bit of reading. It's like reading the chapter books, but with the added benefit of making decisions. Some people might find this a bit tedious, but I personally didn't mind it too much.

Overall, I really enjoyed playing Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger. It's a great game for anyone who loves the classic Choose Your Own Adventure books, or for anyone looking for a fun and engaging game to play with friends and family.