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On the Edge: Booster Arcana
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On the Edge
1994
Rules assistance for On the Edge
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.4/5
Rules assistant for On the Edge
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On the Edge is a board game released in 1994 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Nephew and Jonathan Tweet.
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About the game
On the Edge is a card game based on the Over the Edge RPG setting. It was one of the earliest to jump on the Magic/collectible bandwagon. To their credit they did create a game that was very unlike Magic in play and flavor. The card types are: Characters - These are your soldiers and they are laid out in a grid that is a maximum of three deep. You can only attack or defend with the first untapped character in each row (with exceptions of course). Some characters also generate Pull points. These are used like money to bring cards in play or to generate influence which is needed to win so they of course must be protected. Resources - These generate Pull for bringing cards into play. Pull generated from resources can not be used to generate influence. Whammy - These are instants that you can play anytime. Gear - These are items you can assign to characters. Condition - These are assigned to characters and can have positive or negative affects. Environmental - These cards affect the game as a whole. Secrets - These usually affect cards from specific conspiracies. The game is generally played by putting your big hitters in your front row, your big defenders in your second row and your pull generators in your last row. First player to generate a predetermined amount of influence wins. The art on the cards is very strange and different people either love or despise.
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- Atlas Games
Questions and answers
On the Edge 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 On the Edge is 45 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 On the Edge for ages 12 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.
On the Edge has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
On the Edge belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Collectible Components. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed On the Edge and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of On the Edge are: John Nephew and Jonathan Tweet. 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 On the Edge 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.