
- BGG rank
- BGG #15
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Slay the Spire: The Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 30–150 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2024
- Ask about the rules

Rules assistance for 59 Seconds
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

For 2 players
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59 Seconds is a board game released in 2007 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up.
From the publisher's website: So you think you're good, huh? Well, try this for size: you need to beat your opponent by getting rid of all your cards AND get the job done in 59 seconds! If either of you can't win before time runs out, you need to start the round over! The first one to win 5 rounds is the winner! 59 Seconds™ isn't called the world's fastest card game for nothing - you'll need skill, speed, and lightning fast reflexes to master this game!
59 Seconds supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for 59 Seconds is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 59 Seconds for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
59 Seconds has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
59 Seconds belongs to these categories: Card Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed 59 Seconds and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists 59 Seconds as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.