
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game – Dominance Track Pack
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 2024

2024
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Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by John D. Clair and its main mechanics are Race, Player Elimination, and Cooperative Game.
Based on the hit Mistborn novel series by Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game takes players into the world of Scadrial! From designer John D Clair, players get to control iconic characters from the series and "burn" metals to unlock Allomantic powers in fast-paced battles. Mistborn is a standalone deck-building game in which you "purchase" cards as you play to build and improve your deck. "Burn" metals to activate cards. Each metal has its own strengths: damaging opponents, earning mission points, and manipulating allies. There are multiple ways to win! Defeat your opponents in furious allomantic battles or complete a series of perilous missions before your enemies do. Play head-to-head against your friends, or take on the The Lord Ruler in solo or co-op play! —description from the publisher
Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game supports 1–4 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 Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game is 30–60 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 Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game 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.
Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Race, Player Elimination, and Cooperative Game. 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 Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game are: John D. Clair. 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 Mistborn: The Deckbuilding 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.