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product_id: 507625640
title: "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+"
brand: "smirk & dagger"
price: "¥22145"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Smirk & Dagger"
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# 1-5 player cooperative Dynamic tile-laying maze Limited candlelit vision 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+

**Brand:** smirk & dagger
**Price:** ¥22145
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕯️ Light the way or be lost in the dark—can your team escape The Night Cage?

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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+ by smirk & dagger
- **How much does it cost?** ¥22145 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/507625640-the-night-cage-by-smirk-and-dagger-a-spooky-cooperative)

## Best For

- smirk & dagger enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smirk & dagger brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Candlelit Horror Immersion:** Limited light means every flicker counts—Wax Eaters lurk in shadows, making teamwork essential to survive.
- • **Navigate the Shifting Darkness:** Experience a tense labyrinth where every tile reveals new paths and threats, keeping your team on edge.
- • **Strategic Cooperative Gameplay:** Collect keys, adapt to shifting tiles, and escape together before the maze collapses—perfect for millennial game nights.
- • **Award-Winning Design & Atmosphere:** Critically acclaimed for its innovative tile system and gripping horror theme that hooks both newcomers and veterans.
- • **Endless Replay with Advanced Challenges:** Adjust difficulty or unlock new monsters and obstacles to keep your game nights fresh and fiercely competitive.

## Overview

The Night Cage by Smirk & Dagger is a cooperative horror-themed tile-laying board game for 1-5 players aged 14+. Players navigate a shifting maze lit only by candlelight, facing strategic challenges and lurking Wax Eaters. With 40-60 minutes of playtime, adjustable difficulty, and an advanced mode, it offers immersive gameplay and high replay value, perfect for intense, atmospheric game nights.

## Description

Product 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! Directions 1. Remove the game from its packaging. 2. Choose 1-5 players and select a difficulty level. 3. Place the game board in the center of the table. 4. Shuffle the tiles and place them face down on the board. 5. Each player takes a character card and places their character on the starting space. 6. The first player draws a tile and places it on the board, revealing a small part of the labyrinth. 7. Players take turns moving their character through the revealed paths, collecting keys, and avoiding Wax Eaters. 8. The goal is to find the exit gate and escape together before the candlelight fades. 9. The game ends when all players have escaped or the candlelight has faded.

Review: Rules-light, moody & a challenge to win. - Excellent dungeon-crawl style game. The mood with this is dark & spooky. I was inspired to paint some miniatures to use with it. The game can be quite tough sometimes, its not an easy win, so you'll get through by the skin of your teeth. There are several add-ons included to either make it easier or harder. Plus extra monsters for added detail & challenge - so there's a lot of replay value. Overall what makes it ideal for me is my wife & I can play it with low effort, it doesn't take too long & the rules are fairly light for this kind of game. Once or twice we needed to check online for a rule clarification, but it wasnt much.
Review: Great game! - Great game, not tried playing it through alone but good with a group.

## Features

- COOPERATIVE LABYRINTH ESCAPE – Navigate a shifting maze lit only by your candle, revealing paths as they appear while darkness swallows those you leave behind, creating constant tension for the entire team.
- CANDLELIT HORROR EXPERIENCE – Face the fear of limited vision as Wax Eaters stalk the shadows and every flicker of light shapes your next decision, heightening the emotional stakes of each turn.
- DYNAMIC STRATEGIC CHALLENGES – Collect keys, locate the gate, and escape together before the maze collapses, adapting your plan every time tiles shift and new dangers emerge.
- AWARD WINNING ATMOSPHERE – Winner of multiple design awards for its gripping theme and innovative tile system, offering an easy entry point with meaningful depth as teamwork and planning evolve.
- EXPANDED REPLAY VALUE – Includes adjustable difficulty settings and an Advanced Game mode with new monsters and obstacles that add fresh challenges, growing tension, and long term replay appeal.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08ZSK752P |
| Age Range Description | 14 years |
| Age range (description) | 14 years |
| Best Sellers Rank | 30,640 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 661 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand | Smirk & Dagger |
| Brand Name | Smirk & Dagger |
| Colour | Brown,clear |
| Container Type | Box |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 851 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Improve teamwork, strategic thinking and problem solving skills |
| Estimated Playing Time | 40 Minutes |
| Grenre | Science Fiction |
| Included Components | The Night Cage |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 27.3 x 27.3 x 7.6 centimetres |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 27.3L x 27.3W centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Manufacturer | Smirk & Dagger |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SND 1007 |
| Material | Cardboard |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 1188.0 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 168.0 |
| Model Name | The Night Cage |
| Model Number | SND1007 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1 to 5 |
| Number of players | 1 to 5 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Spooky Cooperative Strategy Game |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Source | manual |
| Product Style | Classic |
| Set Name | Night Cage (All in Kickstarter Edition) |
| Size | 27.31 cm x 27.31 cm x 7.62 cm |
| Subject Character | Horror |
| Theme | Horror |
| UPC | 894769000216 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** 14 years
- **Brand:** Smirk & Dagger
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Number of players:** 1 to 5
- **Theme:** Horror

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rules-light, moody & a challenge to win.
*by P***L on 4 March 2026*

Excellent dungeon-crawl style game. The mood with this is dark & spooky. I was inspired to paint some miniatures to use with it. The game can be quite tough sometimes, its not an easy win, so you'll get through by the skin of your teeth. There are several add-ons included to either make it easier or harder. Plus extra monsters for added detail & challenge - so there's a lot of replay value. Overall what makes it ideal for me is my wife & I can play it with low effort, it doesn't take too long & the rules are fairly light for this kind of game. Once or twice we needed to check online for a rule clarification, but it wasnt much.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great game!
*by S***H on 23 October 2025*

Great game, not tried playing it through alone but good with a group.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent boardgame
*by R***G on 5 October 2025*

Excellent boardgame

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