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- BGG rating
- 6.3
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game
2005
Rules assistance for Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game
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- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game is a board game released in 2005 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ian Ryan.
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About the game
An American designed trading card game based on the popular Fullmetal Alchemist animated television series. Both players field teams searching locations for clues to the location of the philosopher's stone. Each location specifies one of three statistics printed on the card which characters use to battle each other in an attempt to gain an advantage. This game is not the same as the existing Japanese trading card game; it is a new design from a new company, Joyride Entertainment.
Designers
Publishers
- Joyride Entertainment
- Press Pass, Inc.
Questions and answers
Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game supports 2–5 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: Trading Card Game is 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 Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading 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.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.3 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: Trading Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game are: Ian Ryan. 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: 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.