2023Jeffrey CCH
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- 61
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- 42
2 - 4 players30 - 45 minMedium weight

2021Jeffrey CCH
Mostly playthroughs and reviews. Eila and Something Shiny is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 29 reviews, 7 how-to-play guides, 32 recorded sessions, and 6 unboxings.
From BoardGameGeek
Will one curious rabbit discover the truth behind her glowing obsession or lose herself to the journey? In the quiet shadows of an ancient forest, a small rabbit named Eila spots a glimmer on the distant horizon, something shiny that beckons with both promise and mystery. You take on her paws, guiding her through a rich, emotional solo adventure that blends narrative choice, resource management, and scenario-driven exploration into one unforgettable journey. Eila and Something Shiny is a compact but deep narrative solitaire board game for 1 player (and 1+ if you choose to play cooperatively), structured around a five-chapter arc of branching story paths that change based on your decisions. With each choice, Eila's fate shifts, shaping encounters, unlocking new locations, and leading to dramatically different endings. Good luck; Eila's fate is in your hands! Please note: This story explores some mature themes that may be emotional for some children.
Eila and Something Shiny has 74 videos from 18 creators: 29 reviews, 7 how-to-play guides, 32 playthroughs and 6 unboxings. They date from 2020 to May 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Eila and Something Shiny Tutorial & Playthrough - JonGetsGames", which runs 16 min. For a quicker teach, "Eila and Something Shiny Gamesplained - Part 1" runs 6 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Eila and Something Shiny Review: Don't Let The Cover Fool You" by The Dice Tower. 10 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Eila and Something Shiny Kickstarter Preview Chapter 1 playthough", one of 32 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Terrorscape, Age of Civilization, Age of Galaxy and Epochs: Course of Cultures, also by Jeffrey CCH.
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2023Jeffrey CCH
2 - 4 players30 - 45 minMedium weight
2019Jeffrey CCH
1 - 4 players30 - 60 minMedium weight
2022Jeffrey CCH
1 - 4 players45 - 60 minHeavy weight
2025Jeffrey CCH
2 - 4 players120 - 180 minHeavy weight
From BoardGameGeek:
Will one curious rabbit discover the truth behind her glowing obsession or lose herself to the journey? In the quiet shadows of an ancient forest, a small rabbit named Eila spots a glimmer on the distant horizon, something shiny that beckons with both promise and mystery. You take on her paws, guiding her through a rich, emotional solo adventure that blends narrative choice, resource management, and scenario-driven exploration into one unforgettable journey. Eila and Something Shiny is a compact but deep narrative solitaire board game for 1 player (and 1+ if you choose to play cooperatively), structured around a five-chapter arc of branching story paths that change based on your decisions. With each choice, Eila's fate shifts, shaping encounters, unlocking new locations, and leading to dramatically different endings. Good luck; Eila's fate is in your hands! Please note: This story explores some mature themes that may be emotional for some children.
Designer
Jeffrey CCH
Artist
Roxy Dai
Publisher
Ice Makes
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