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Blockers! The Card Game
2012
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Blockers! The Card Game is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Kory Heath and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
Blockers! The Card Game recreates the Blockers! board game with similar gameplay but new goals. Instead of a 9x9 grid, players will now play onto a 4x4 grid, with 16 victory cards comprising the spaces of that grid. Frame cards surround this grid to label the rows (A-D), columns (1-4) and 2x2 regions (labeled with card suits). On a turn, a player plays a "hand" card that specifies a row, column or 2x2 region and claims one victory card in the appropriate location. (Alternatively, a player can use a kicker card as a joker.) Each time you claim a victory card after the first one, the card must match the color or shape on the victory card that you claimed the previous turn. Once all players pass, the round ends and empty spaces on the board are refilled with victory cards. When the victory card deck is exhausted, the game ends and the player with the most victory cards wins. Reimplements: Triskel
Editions
- Blockers! The Card GameenEagle-Gryphon Games2012
- Blockers! The Card GamedeEagle-Gryphon Games2012
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Publishers
- Eagle-Gryphon Games
Questions and answers
Blockers! The Card Game supports 2–4 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 Blockers! The Card Game is 20–30 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 Blockers! The Card Game 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.
Blockers! The Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Blockers! The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Blockers! The Card Game are: Kory Heath. 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 Blockers! The Card Game 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.