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Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master Card Game
2001
Rules assistance for Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master Card Game
For 2 players
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Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master Card Game is a board game released in 2001 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Shaun M. Thomas and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Pattern Building.
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About the game
A "real" card game rendition of a virtual card game which existed inside the Final Fantasy IX video game. A few modifications were made to adjust to the lack of a computer. Players play on a 4x4 grid (play mat provided), with some spaces randomly blocked out during set-up by special extra cards. Each card has a set of arrows, and a set of attributes. The arrows point at one of the adjacent cards in the grid (four sides and four diagonals) An arrow may be present or not, each card has a unique combination of arrows. The attributes are: an attack value, whether the attack is physical or magical, and two defense values: one physical, and one magical. There are a few other special cards. Cards are played from a hand onto the game grid, and marked with a chip indicating the player. If the new card has an arrow pointing at an existing card, and that card has no arrow pointing back, the other card changes owners. If opposing arrows occur, then the cards 'battle' using their attributes. Combat is resolved by comparing the attributes, looking up the value in a table, and then rolling the indicated percentile. Winning a combat can create a chain reaction of ownership changes, based on the card arrows. To my knowledge, the game was only published in Germany.
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Publishers
- Dino Entertainment
Questions and answers
Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master Card Game supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master 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 Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master Card Game 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.
Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Pattern Building. 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 Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master Card Game are: Shaun M. Thomas. 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 Final Fantasy IX Tetra Master 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.