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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Promised Day
2022
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- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.5/5
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Promised Day is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Nao Shimamura (シマムラナオ) and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the phenomenal series, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, comes a board game based on the beloved anime FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD. In this cooperative board game, players take on the roles of some of the series’ most iconic characters, while working together to take down the creeping mannequin soldiers and dreadful homunculi and complete the Reverse Transmutation Circle. Take on the challenge solo or with a group of 2 to 4 players. The difficulty can be changed between Novice, Hard, and Ultimate – the last being a true test of strategy and skill. “The Promised Day” in Central has arrived. Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist, and his allies aim to activate the Reverse Transmutation Circle to counter the homunculus’ Countrywide Transmutation circle. Do you have what it takes to stop Father’s ambitions? —description from the publisher
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- Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Questions and answers
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Promised Day supports 1–4 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 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Promised Day is 30–45 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 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Promised Day for ages 13 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.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Promised Day 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.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Promised Day belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Promised Day are: Nao Shimamura (シマムラナオ). 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 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Promised Day 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.