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Magnolia
2021
Rules assistance for Magnolia
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 10–20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
Rules assistant for Magnolia
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Magnolia is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Masato Uesugi and its main mechanics are Open Drafting and Action / Event.
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About the game
Players lead a wide variety of creatures to build a kingdom. By placing the cards in your hand in the [3X3] field given to you, various abilities will be generated. The player who places them most effectively will win. Gain fortune, improve your skills and faith, and develop your country while competing with neighboring countries. Players can play up to 2 cards a turn and place them in a 3x3 grid on the table in front of them. if you play 2 cards, you get no money, if you play 1 you get 1 coin, if you play no cards, you get 2 coins. It is important to consider the card and its position with the aim of acquiring strength and bonuses. This is because there are position rules such as "If you line up in a row with the same race / occupation, you can receive a placement bonus" and "Only units in the front line of each row can participate in the war". The game ends when someone plays 9 cards or reached 40 points. The player with the most points wins. —description from publisher
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Questions and answers
Magnolia 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 Magnolia is 10–20 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 Magnolia 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.
Magnolia has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Magnolia belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting and Action / Event. 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 Magnolia are: Masato Uesugi. 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 Magnolia 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.