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Elementum
2018
Rules assistance for Elementum
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- 1–4 players
- 10–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Elementum
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Elementum is a board game released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mariusz Milewski and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
In the fantastic world of Tellus, powerful tremors unearthed the ruins of the ancient structure permeated with magical power. Sorcerers from all over the land gathered, their goal to possess this raw power in form of Elementum particles, crucial for spellcasting and creation of enchancing Power Crystals. This power, hidden for hundreds of years, springs from the four Elemental Sources. Mages, casting elemental spells from the aspects of Earth, Fire, Air and Water take control of Elementum, gathering power – and the one who shall gather the most will uncover the nature’s ultimate secrets and become the world’s greatest elementalist. Elementum is a card game for 1 to 4 players aging 10 and up, taking around 15 minutes to play. Players draft cards, then, each player places the chosen card in his set in the corresponding column next to the common Elemental Source. If the card has an instant effect it’s resolver immediately, but most will have effect only during the final scoring. Cards can also be enchanced using Power Crystals, or interact with the common card pool. After all spell cards are placed in sets the game ends and scoring begins. Each player in turn analyses each card from the set. The player with the most Elementum Particles (VP) wins the game.
Mechanics
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Publishers
- Quantum Games (II)
Questions and answers
Elementum 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 Elementum is 10–30 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 Elementum for ages 10 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.
Elementum has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Elementum belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Elementum are: Mariusz Milewski. 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 Elementum 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.