
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,756
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Snow Planner
1–4 players60–120 min2024

Rules assistance for Elementica
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Elementica is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 60–100 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Akashi.
Construct Mana Forges to supply Mana to all of Elementica. Generate Mana from elements that are compatible with your Mana Forges! Expand your Bases to earn Design Tokens! Use the Design Tokens to take your actions! Elementica is a game of building Mana Forges, expanding your influence, collecting tokens, and balancing actions with mana production. —description from the publisher
Elementica supports 1–4 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 Elementica is 60–100 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 Elementica for ages 12 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.
Elementica has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
The credited designers of Elementica are: Akashi. 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 Elementica 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.