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product_id: 388436343
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: "€ 129.14"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Smirk & Dagger"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/388436343-the-night-cage-by-smirk-and-dagger-a-spooky-cooperative
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# 1-5 player co-op Dynamic tile-laying maze Limited candlelight 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:** € 129.14
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕯️ Light up your game night with spine-tingling strategy and unforgettable teamwork!

## 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?** € 129.14 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/388436343-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

- • **Scalable Challenge:** Advanced mode adds new monsters and obstacles for hardcore strategists.
- • **Award-Winning Design:** Winner of 5 prestigious game design awards, including the ION Award.
- • **Teamwork at its Darkest:** Designed to sharpen strategic thinking and foster unbeatable cooperation.
- • **Tense Candlelit Exploration:** Navigate an ever-shifting dark maze with only your flickering candle to guide you.
- • **Quick to Learn, Deep to Master:** Intuitive rules teachable in minutes, perfect for spontaneous game nights.

## Overview

The Night Cage by Smirk & Dagger is a cooperative horror-themed tile placement board game for 1-5 players aged 14+. Players explore a dark, ever-changing maze using limited candlelight, working together to collect keys and escape. With a 40-50 minute playtime, intuitive rules, and an advanced mode for added difficulty, it’s a critically acclaimed, award-winning game that hones teamwork and strategic thinking.

## Description

The Night Cage is a cooperative, horror-themed tile placement game that traps 1-5 lost souls within an otherwordly labyrinth of eternal darkness. Equipped with nothing but dim candles, you must work together to explore the maze and escape. To win, players must each collect a Key, find a Gate, and escape as a group. But escape wonâ€™t be easy. The weak glow of your candle sheds light on only a small area of the maze at a time. As players move, new pathways are revealed while old ones disappear forever into the darkness, creating an ever-changing play space that requires teamwork and collective strategy to navigate.

Review: Box damaged - The box was a bit damaged other than that good
Review: Great game! - Great game, not tried playing it through alone but good with a group.

## Features

- Deeply thematic, co-op horror game that stays tense until the final flickers of your candlelight.
- 40-50 minute game, with intuitive rules that can be taught in minutes, making for great demos.
- An in-box Advanced Game features new monsters and challenges to ramp up difficulty and replay.
- Winner of 5 game design awards prior to publishing, including the ION Award.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08ZSK752P |
| Age Range Description | Teen |
| Age range (description) | Teen |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,933 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #891 in Board Games |
| Brand | Smirk & Dagger |
| Brand Name | Smirk & Dagger |
| Color | Brown,clear |
| Colour | Brown,clear |
| Container Type | Box |
| Country of Publication | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 748 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Improve teamwork, strategic thinking and problem solving skills |
| Included Components | The Night Cage |
| Item Dimensions | 27.3 x 27.3 x 7.6 centimeters |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 27.3L x 27.3W centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Manufacturer | Smirk & Dagger |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Material | Cardboard |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| 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 |
| Size | 27.31 cm x 27.31 cm x 7.62 cm |
| Subject Character | Horror |
| Theme | Horror |
| UPC | 894769000216 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

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

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Box damaged
*by M***7 on 4 October 2025*

The box was a bit damaged other than that good

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

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Board game
*by S***Y on 26 March 2024*

Received in good condition, took about a week, nicely packed. Love it , can't wait to play the game.

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*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-02-05*