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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Card Game
1982
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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Card Game is a board game released in 1982 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
Share E.T.'s unique adventures. Play with cards that show some of his adventures on earth: hiding among Elliott's stuffed animals, healing Elliott's cut finger, building the transmitter to phone home, and saying goodbye to Elliott. Try to collect each card, but watch out for the danger card, you'll have to fly away from the danger with a fly card. Be the first to collect each of the adventure cards, and you're the winner. Deck consists of 35 playing cards and 1 rules card.
Editions
- E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Card GameENParker Brothers1982
- E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Card GameENParker Brothers
- E.T. El Extra-Terrestre Juego de cartasESBorras Plana S.A.1982
- ET The Extra-Terrestrial KaartspelClipper1982
- E.T. Der Ausserirdische KartenspielDEParker Brothers
Mechanics
Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- Clipper
- Borras Plana S.A.
Questions and answers
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Card Game supports 2–4 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 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 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 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Card Game for ages 4 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.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are 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 catalogue lists E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 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.