Northstar Game Studio Eila and Something Shiny Board Game | Solo Narrative Adventure Game | Story-Driven Campaign with Branching Choices | 1+ Players, 45+ Minutes, Ages 12+

The rules and setup are simple. It’s a relaxing game with an odd story. You’re following a bunny trying to acquire something shiny atop a distant mountain.You basically flip cards and make a decision. Your decisions will affect you later in the story, although you can replay the chapter if you fail with there knowledge you gained.It’s a casual experience, but can be frustrating when you want to succeed through the story, but can’t because you made a wrong choice earlier in the chapter. Not knowing how your choices affect you in the future can rob the fun factor.It’s a choose your own adventure book in a board game format with tokens to keep track of resources you obtain in the story.I recommend it for a casual solo game. It’s not a strategy game. You just have to pick the “best” choice from the two you are given and proceed.

I got a demo of this at a board game convention and had to buy it for myself so I could finish all of the chapters! My niece and I worked together to determine what Eila would do, but it would also be fun as a solo activity. Nice bits and a high-quality setup. A word of caution: don’t let the cute art fool you. This is NOT a game for children. The ending is dark.

A pleasant surprise. And no it’s not for 7 year old girls - the themes get deep very, very quickly.Give it a try if you’re looking for coop play with a great story line.

This is a fun solo game that gives you choices within the game.

Had so much fun. Really straightforward game mechanics, easy to learn. Story is surprisingly interesting and well built into the gameplay itself (instead of you having to read a whole book apart from the gameplay to know what’s going on). Also the game is a good mix of strategy and luck, making it replayable. Nothing really gets damaged after the game play so perfectly okay for you to hand it over to a friend once you are done.

Was very excited to play this game but it was impossible to play because it was missing complete chapters. Sent it back

Such a fun game ❤️

I have recommended this boardgame to anyone and everyone who will listen. The mechanics of the gameplay are awesome. The illustrations are spectacular!Waiting for more games just like this!