- BGG rank
- BGG #27,549
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Sorcerer King
- 2–6 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 1985
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,109
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Flux
1986
Rules assistance for Flux
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Flux
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Flux is a board game released in 1986 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Julian Musgrave and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Players are wizards competing against one another for the title of Master of Wizards. Spells can be cast to summon creatures to fight or to create new terrain features. Creatures can also destroy opposing terrain markers. As a wizard's terrain encircles more and more flux globes, his ability to cast spells increases. After 10 turns, the wizards with the most Flux in his domain is declared the winner. Flux is a very simple game, maybe 3 pages of rules. Creatures have a combat strength and movement value. To fight just roll a die and add your combat strength. High total wins. Spell casting is equally simple, just based on the range of the spell instead. Flux is a nice, no-brainer way to end an evening.
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- Laurin Verlag
- Oriflam
- Wotan Games
- Lancelot Games
Questions and answers
Flux 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 Flux is 90 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 Flux 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.
Flux 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.
Flux belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Flux are: Julian Musgrave. 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 Flux 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.