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El Aprendiz de Merlín
2018
Rules assistance for El Aprendiz de Merlín
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- 2–4 players
- 5–15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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El Aprendiz de Merlín is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by EGilgon and its main mechanics are Open Drafting and Rock-Paper-Scissors.
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About the game
El Aprendiz de Merlín es un juego infantil y familiar de 2 a 4 jugadores, con una duración por partida de 15 minutos, en el que cada jugador se convertirá en alumno de la prestigiosa Escuela de Magia de Merlín. La edad recomendada para jugar de forma autónoma es de 6 años. Los aprendices de Merlín tendrán que combinar ingredientes mágicos (ranas mágicas, moco de troll, cera de gigante, escamas de dragón…) para crear fabulosas criaturas con las que competir en el Torneo Fin de Curso que cada año organiza Merlín antes de las vacaciones de verano. El juego consta de 55 cartas (ingredientes mágicos y criaturas fantásticas), 4 dados de colores y un pequeño reglamento. The Merlin Apprentice is a children's adn family game of 2 to 4 players, with a duration of 15 minutes per game, in which each player will become a student of the prestigious Merlin School of Magic. The recommended age to play autonomously is 6 years. Merlin's apprentices will have to combine magical ingredients (magic frogs, troll mucus, giant wax, dragon scales ...) to create fabulous creatures with which to compete in the End of Course Tournament that Merlin organizes each year before the summer holidays. The game consists of 55 cards (magic ingredients and fantastic creatures) and 4 colored dices.
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Questions and answers
El Aprendiz de Merlín 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 El Aprendiz de Merlín is 5–15 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 El Aprendiz de Merlín for ages 6 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.
El Aprendiz de Merlín 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.
El Aprendiz de Merlín belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting and Rock-Paper-Scissors. 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 El Aprendiz de Merlín are: EGilgon. 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 El Aprendiz de Merlín 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.