Pathfinder

Published 1974

The best description of this game I can think of is maze battleships. The game has 2 phases, set up and play. During set up, each player has a hidden board on which they set up, not a set of ships, but a maze with small rectangular plastic walls. They place a sitting man figure somewhere in the maze. During play, each player takes turns to call out steps along the opponents maze (blind) until they bump into a wall. They have a duplicate board on which they track their knowledge of the opponents hidden maze. Then the other player goes. The game consists of a nifty plastic case that closes up to form a "suitcase" for storage and transport.

Mechanics

Deduction Point to Point Movement Secret Unit Deployment

Categories

Abstract Strategy Deduction Maze

Designers

Edith Grein-Böttcher Mark Berger

Publishers

F.X. Schmid MB Jeux MB Spellen MB Spiele Milton Bradley
Pathfinder

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
20 min
Weight
Light — 1.16/5
Year
1974
BGG Rating
6.23
BGG Rank
#10421
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Pathfinder is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Pathfinder takes about 20 minutes.
Pathfinder has a complexity rating of 1.16/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Pathfinder is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Pathfinder has a rating of 6.23/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 302 ratings. It is ranked #10421 overall.
Pathfinder was designed by Edith Grein-Böttcher, Mark Berger. It was published in 1974.