The Magic Door Alexa game walkthrough
The Magic Door is a voice-first adventure with choices and story chapters. Here is how it works and how to make sessions smoother.
How The Magic Door works
The Magic Door is a choose-your-own-adventure style game that runs entirely by voice.
You listen to the story prompts and respond with choices to move the story forward.
It is a great fit for longer sessions when you want a slower pace.
Tips for the best experience
Play in a quiet room so everyone can hear the story prompts clearly.
Discuss choices as a group before responding.
Keep responses short to reduce recognition errors.
When to choose The Magic Door
Choose it when you want a story-driven experience instead of a fast quiz.
It works well for family nights and relaxed play.
If you only have a few minutes, pick a shorter voice-first game.
Alternatives for shorter sessions
Escape the Room adds puzzles with cooperative play.
Short trivia or word games work better when you only have a few minutes.
Look for skills labeled as quick games or daily trivia.
References and further reading
Amazon Alexa Skills Store: https://www.amazon.com/alexa-skills/b?node=13727921011
Understanding Alexa skills (Amazon developer documentation): https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/docs/alexa/custom-skills/understanding-alexa-skills.html
Amazon Echo overview (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Echo
FAQ
How do I start The Magic Door on Alexa?
Say “Alexa, open The Magic Door.”
Does The Magic Door need a screen?
No. It works fully by voice, though a screen can add visuals.
What’s a faster alternative to The Magic Door?
Short trivia or word games are faster alternatives for quick sessions.