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Anime Saga
2017
Rules assistance for Anime Saga
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- 2–5 players
- 75–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Anime Saga
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Anime Saga is a board game released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 75–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michael Alves and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Anime Saga is a Gateway Board Game, light in rules but with interesting strategic options, being interesting both to more experienced players then newcomers. In Anime Saga each player will be a Hero with unique powers, member of a group of adventurers in a Medieval Fantasy style setting, but with an Japanese Anime perspective. The players will face challenges and enemies in order to reach and beat one of the Lords of Darkness that are endangering the world. The Heroes are allied against the powers of the darkness, but each one of then wants to be the true protagonist, the most famous hero, the leader, the one that will be the most remember in the tales and songs. In order to reach that goal players will try to be the one with the most Fame at the end of the game. By using cards with four different attributes, strength, agility, intelligence and power, players will beat challenges and combat enemies to win fame and advance the game towards the inevitable encounter with the Lord of Darkness. During this journey players will have the opportunity to train new powers, face challenges, attack enemies and gather fame that will be the decisive factor to see who will be the protagonist of this Anime Saga!
Designers
Publishers
- Arcano Games
Questions and answers
Anime Saga 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 Anime Saga is 75–120 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 Anime Saga for ages 14 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.
Anime Saga has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Anime Saga belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection. 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 Anime Saga are: Michael Alves. 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 Anime Saga 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.