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Slate
2011
Rules assistance for Slate
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 70 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Slate
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Slate is a board game released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 70 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Martin Wallace and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Action Points, and Variable Phase Order.
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About the game
2- 4 Players compete to build and mine slate in North Wales. Players roll three dice to determine what actions they can take, though money can be spent to alter the die roll. Actions available to players include building a mine, selling slate or take a development action. The development actions either benefit players in the final scoring or allow players to add to their stock, adjust a die or improve the return from the sell slate action. At the end of the game players score points for developments, mines owned and money 'Slate' is second game in Martin Wallace's series of four designed for the 2011 issues of Spielbox (included in Edition 93. The game requires the materials provided in issue 3 of Spielbox 2011. The first game in the Series is 'Great Western'
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- W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
Questions and answers
Slate 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 Slate is 70 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 Slate 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.
Slate has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Slate belongs to these categories: Economic, Dice, and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Action Points, and Variable Phase Order. 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 Slate are: Martin Wallace. 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 Slate 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.