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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
2011
Rules assistance for Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 15–30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game is a board game released in 2011 for 2 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mr. Kageyama and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
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About the game
Trading card game for the Final Fantasy video game world. Each player uses their own deck of 50 character cards. Players play character cards by using CP (crystal points). There are three kinds of character cards: Forward character card: attackers, blockers and characters with various abilities. Backup character card: producing CP and/or with various abilities. Summoned Creature card: one shot ability. If the player discards a card, they produce 2 CP. If the player taps (dulls) his backup character card, he produces 1 CP. On their turn, the current player can attack his opponent using his own forward character, and the opponent can block the attacker with their forward character. If the opponent does not block the attacker, one damage is dealt. When you deal 7 damage to your opponent, or your opponent runs out of cards, you win the game. Popular characters of various Final Fantasy video games appear in this game.
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby Japan
- Last Level
- Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Questions and answers
Final Fantasy Trading 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 Trading Card Game is 15–30 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 Final Fantasy Trading Card Game 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.
Final Fantasy Trading Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Final Fantasy Trading Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management. 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 Trading Card Game are: Mr. Kageyama. 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 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.