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Thalara: The Last Artifacts
2021
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- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
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Thalara: The Last Artifacts is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alexander Wrede and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
GAME SYSTEM This entry is to allow for discussion/rating of the game system as a whole. It is not for a specific product or release. Versions will appear on the individual item pages. Welcome to the world of Thalara! The world's magic is dwindling away - fight for the last artifacts to preserve your power before it's too late! Thalara: The Last Artifacts is a fast-paced, highly interactive, asymmetric hand-building strategy card game with low luck and a special twist. The game features a unique hand-locking mechanic: Each round more of your cards get "locked to your hand" to be used in each subsequent round. Thalara's core is a hand building game where you don't just select the cards you want - you fight for them! No more luck of the draw: You select every single card you draw from your personal card pool. Every spell is available all the time and on the table right in front of you. You can choose any character that fits your playstyle and always have a fair chance to win. There are characters that can be learned in seconds while others take a lifetime to master. —description from the description
Mechanics
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- wredespiele
Questions and answers
Thalara: The Last Artifacts 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 Thalara: The Last Artifacts is 20–30 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 Thalara: The Last Artifacts 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.
Thalara: The Last Artifacts 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.
Thalara: The Last Artifacts belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Thalara: The Last Artifacts are: Alexander Wrede. 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 Thalara: The Last Artifacts 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.