
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,630
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Ka'an: Cities in the Sky
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2027

2022
Rules assistance for Alakablast
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Alakablast is a board game released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 15–35 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Diego Burgos and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Memory.
The final exam in the school of magic has begun. The worst students will duel each other in a fierce battle to avoid repeating the course one more time. Discover Alakablast and try to achieve victory in this intense fight to pass the course! Each player will manage a hand of cards that represent different kinds of spells, and use them to win magic duels. The problem is that you will start the game without knowing all your spells. In every turn, you can either ask for clues about your hidden cards, or you can challenge another player to a power or element duel playing a card from your hand in front of you. You will have to gather and deduce information of your hand to play the cards strategically and obtain victory points. The first player in obtain certain quantity of victory points (depending the number of players) will be the winner.
Alakablast supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Alakablast is 15–35 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 Alakablast 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.
Alakablast has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Alakablast belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Memory. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Alakablast are: Diego Burgos. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Alakablast 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.