- BGG rank
- BGG #6,109
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Mag·Blast: Third Edition
- 2–8 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2006
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,831
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Mag·Blast
1998
Rules assistance for Mag·Blast
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Mag·Blast
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Mag·Blast is a board game released in 1998 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Christian T. Petersen and Anders M. Petersen and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
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About the game
Mag-Blast is a space-themed card game in which each player tries to blast the other players from the universe. Each player assumes command of a race of beings whose powers are signified by the Flag Ship card at the center of their battle formation. The Flag Ship is surrounded on four sides with attack ships from the Ship Yard, up to 3 ships per side. On your turn you discard cards, draw back up to five, call for reinforcing ships (by playing combinations of 3 cards), and then play as many attack and defense cards as possible. Once you blast away an opponent's outer ship protection, you may attack his Flag Ship, hopefully destroying it, and eliminating it from the game. Re-implemented by: Mag·Blast (Second Edition) Mag·Blast: Third Edition
Mechanics
Publishers
- Tilsit
- Fantasy Flight Games
Questions and answers
Mag·Blast 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 Mag·Blast is 60 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 Mag·Blast 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.
Mag·Blast has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Mag·Blast belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Mag·Blast are: Christian T. Petersen and Anders M. Petersen. 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 Mag·Blast 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.