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Elements
1997
Rules assistance for Elements
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Elements
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Elements is a board game released in 1997 for 3–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Marcel-André Casasola Merkle.
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About the game
Another little card game from the designer of Traitor and Mutineer. Based around the five elements; earth, air, fire, water, and ether. First the players determine the order of the elements, in order to favour the suits in which they are strong. Then they try to win points by playing the best combinations of cards from their hands. But if they spend too many cards without winning, they may go away empty handed.
Questions and answers
Elements supports 3–5 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 Elements is 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 Elements 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.
Elements has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Elements belongs to these categories: Card Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Elements and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Elements are: Marcel-André Casasola Merkle. 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 Elements 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.