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Elemental Blast
2013
Rules assistance for Elemental Blast
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–7 players
- 15–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Elemental Blast
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Elemental Blast is a board game released in 2013 for 3–7 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Gregory Hingle and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Elemental Blast is a quick playing card game for 3-7 players. The players take on the role of Elemental Sorcerers using the elements to compete for elemental dominance, culminating when one Sorcerer achieves an Elemental Blast. Elemental Blast is a light weight card game of strategic hand management. Starting with three cards each and using draw one/play one rules, the players utilize element cards to create effects to help themselves and hinder other players. Most harmful effects target the next player in turn order, but turn order can be reversed using certain elements. In addition, playing the same element that was just played creates a more powerful bonus effect that may affect additional players. The goal is to collect five of the same element in your hand, referred to as an Elemental Blast. The first player to complete an Elemental Blast wins the game.
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Questions and answers
Elemental Blast supports 3–7 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 Elemental 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 Elemental Blast 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.
Elemental Blast 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.
Elemental Blast belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, 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 Elemental Blast are: Gregory Hingle. 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 Elemental 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.