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- BGG rating
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Epic Trading Card Game
2009
Rules assistance for Epic Trading Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Epic Trading Card Game
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Epic Trading Card Game is a board game released in 2009 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Robert Dougherty and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Action Points.
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About the game
Epic is a trading card game that doesn't use resource cards. Instead, every player has one action per turn (including your opponent's turn). The most powerful cards cost your action and other cards are free. The biggest decision point each turn is usually which card in your hand to use your action on and how and when to use that card. Each player starts with a score of 30 Mojo. Player's use champion, object, and event cards to try and reduce their opponent(s)'s Mojo to zero. The game comes in 15 card packs. Each pack is specially sorted and balanced so that you can shuffle any 2 packs together and have a playable 30 card deck.
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Publishers
- EpicTCG.com
Questions and answers
Epic Trading Card Game supports 2–6 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 Epic Trading Card Game is 20 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 Epic Trading Card Game for ages 13 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.
Epic Trading Card Game 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.
Epic Trading Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Action Points. 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 Epic Trading Card Game are: Robert Dougherty. 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 Epic Trading Card Game 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.