The Phantom of the Opera
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 15 min
- BGG rating: 6.8
About The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera is a tense two-player trick-taking duel inspired by Gaston Leroux’s classic tale. One player is the Phantom, striving to compose a perfect musical score, while the other is Christine, trying to disrupt his melody and break free. Over two rounds of ten tricks each, players follow suit when possible, use trump and “super trump” (superior to trump) suits to capture or evade tricks. The “Number on the Seal” adds tension by triggering card exchanges and high-stakes scoring. To succeed, the Phantom must win and lose specific tricks as shown on the music sheet, while Christine’s goal is to disrupt his composition at every turn. If the Phantom completes the score within two rounds, he wins; otherwise, Christine escapes his grasp. With simple rules, layered tactics, and a dramatic push-pull over every trick, The Phantom of the Opera turns every hand into a battle of timing and precision.
- Released
- 2024
- Designer
- Geonil
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for The Phantom of the Opera?
BoardGameGeek community voters say The Phantom of the Opera is best with 2 players (1 vote).
How long does The Phantom of the Opera take to play?
A game of The Phantom of the Opera takes 15 min.
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