Gingerbread House
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.8 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
In Gingerbread House, a witch's gingerbread cottage is under constant attack from greedy fairy-tale intruders nibbling away at its walls, windows, and doors. Players place domino-like tiles into a 3x3 grid, covering symbols for four types of gingerbread and special actions, and can even stack new tiles on top of existing ones to build a three-dimensional structure. Covering two matching symbols grants a bonus gingerbread or action, rewarding careful planning of your stack. Victory points come from building the tallest structure, completing gingerbread orders, and being the fastest to hit certain milestones. Designed by Phil Walker-Harding, it plays 2 to 4 players in about 30 minutes.
Hobbli's Notes
Gingerbread House takes a whimsical fairy-tale theme and pairs it with a satisfying tile-stacking puzzle that rewards planning your matches ahead of time. We like the tactile pleasure of literally building your structure taller as the game progresses. Phil Walker-Harding's knack for approachable family design shows through in the quick, easy-to-teach rules. It's a charming, lighthearted choice for family game night.
What we like
- Charming fairy-tale theme brought to life through physical tile stacking.
- Quick 30-minute playtime suitable for the whole family.
- Matching symbol bonuses reward planning your stack ahead of time.
- Multiple paths to victory through height, orders, and speed bonuses.
Keep in mind
- Luck of the tile draw can limit how far ahead you can plan.
- Three-dimensional stacking may cause occasional stability issues.
- Offers fairly limited depth for experienced strategy gamers.
Who it's for
Great for families with kids aged 8+ who enjoy light tile-stacking puzzles in groups of 2-4.
