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Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan
2017
Rules assistance for Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan
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Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Peter Lee, Bryan Hawley, Yoni Skolnik, and Gavin Verhey and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
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About the game
An out-of-the-box multiplayer Magic experience. Defeat your opponents as you search for the lost city. New Game Tiles Explore the tile-based map, uncovering bonuses that will swing the tide of battle in your favor! Explorers of Ixalan is a multiplayer free-for-all battle, so don't let your opponents conquer your site tiles! Quests and Events Some tiles you discover will have immediate effects on the game, while others will reward you when their conditions are met. The Golden City Awaits Play as one one of four rival tribes: Vampires, Pirates, Merfolk, or Dinosaurs. Defend the city against your opponents and claim dominion over Ixalan! Discover Ixalan Map tiles bring the game to different locations across Ixalan. The inner jungles of Ixalan conceal many powerful secrets! New Artwork Along with your four 60-card decks, you will find 8 new pieces of Magic artwork! —description from the publisher
Publishers
- Wizards of the Coast
Questions and answers
Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan 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 Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan 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 Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan 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.
Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. 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 Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan are: Peter Lee, Bryan Hawley, Yoni Skolnik, and Gavin Verhey. 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 Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan 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.