- BGG rating
- 9.5
Four Elements: Gods of Light
- 5 players
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #18,820
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Four Elements
2017
Rules assistance for Four Elements
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- 2–4 players
- 5–25 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Four Elements
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Four Elements is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 5–25 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Robert Murelli and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Action Queue, and Flicking.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 9.6
Four Elements: Forces of Darkness
- 3–6 players
- 1–60 min
- 2018
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About the game
Fire, Water, Earth & Air — Four Elements is a quick, turn-based game packed with action. There are no dice, no cards, and no rulebook. How you take down your opponent is up to you. Will you build a mighty fortress? Will you use strategy to outmaneuver your opponent? Can you master the elements? In turns, each player flicks one of their Elements, aiming to knock the opponent's pieces off the table. A player wins when the opponent's Lord piece is knocked off. Before the game starts, the players set up their Elements however they like. Rotate your Elements, stack them up, and place them however you like. Creativity is limited only by your imagination. What makes the game`s great replayability is that it can be played on any table or surface, impacting the gameplay fundamentally. What started with Fire, Water, Earth & Air has now been expanded to Light & Darkness. New game content is created constantly fueling the active community.
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Questions and answers
Four Elements 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 Four Elements is 5–25 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 Four Elements for ages 6 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.
Four Elements 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.
Four Elements belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Action Queue, and Flicking. 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 Four Elements are: Robert Murelli. 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 Four Elements 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.