- BGG rating
- 5.5
Blast: Jedeye
- 2 players
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,947
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Blast
2021
Rules assistance for Blast
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Blast
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Blast is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Ladder Climbing.
Expansions
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Blast: Klorgon
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About the game
Now the galaxy is up for grabs! You will align yourself with the different space factions in order to secure control over the many planets and stars. In BLAST takes the role of a galactic warchief. In this 2 player game the goal is to collect 7 points. A player wins the game if they finish the round with 7 points. Each star and planet is worth 1 point. Players will compete over planets by playing tricks and using the special powers of the factions. The planets will move between the players during the game. Players can collect stars when they win a round and keep them permanently in front of them. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- SD Games
- White Goblin Games
Questions and answers
Blast 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 Blast is 15–30 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 Blast for ages 10 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.
Blast has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Blast belongs to these categories: Card Game and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Ladder Climbing. 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 Blast are: Scott Almes. 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 Blast 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.