- BGG rank
- BGG #1,277
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Strike
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,289
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Impact: Battle of Elements
2018
Rules assistance for Impact: Battle of Elements
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- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Impact: Battle of Elements
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Impact: Battle of Elements is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Dieter Nüßle and its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Impact: Battle of Elements, a reimplementation of Strike, challenges players to knock one another from the game by rolling their dice well and using the special powers available to them. Each player starts the game with five dice, with one side being blank and the other five sides showing an elemental symbol. On a turn, a player rolls one die into the arena, which is set inside the bottom of the box. If any two or more dice show the same symbol, that player then claims those dice and their turn ends. If a die shows a blank face, it's removed from play; if no symbols match, then the player can end their turn or throw another die in the arena. If the arena is empty at the start of your turn, then you must throw all of your dice into the arena, hoping to claim some back because if you ever run out of dice, then you're out of the game. Whoever last holds dice wins! Impact: Battle of Elements includes a variant in which each of the symbols has a special power, and when you make a match, you get to use the power of that symbol.
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- Ravensburger AG
- Maldito Games
Questions and answers
Impact: Battle of Elements 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 Impact: Battle of Elements is 15 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 Impact: Battle of Elements for ages 8 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.
Impact: Battle of 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.
Impact: Battle of Elements belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Dice Rolling. 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 Impact: Battle of Elements are: Dieter Nüßle. 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 Impact: Battle of 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.