Ember: the Magical Card Game

Published 2016

Midnight at Arcane Academy, yet the apprentice wizards are far from their beds. They have slipped away under cover of the soft autumn shadow to the woods where whispered spells conjure a campfire away from prying eyes. Huddled around the flames with a bottle of starmead, the young wizards play a game. Someone casts a fragment of elemental flame into the midnight sky, whoever conjures that mote into the most powerful mythical creatures is the winner. This is Ember. Ember is game where you draw cards each turn to make "hands" which you then discard to conjure (purchase) mystical creatures. But if you think it's THAT simple, it's not. The complexity comes from the configuration of creatures, who has what, and when the final call to end the game comes... it's not always clear who is the winner. Ember comes complete with 52 suit cards, 30 creature cards and 3 Archmage cards.

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Game Info

Players
1-5 Players
Time
10-30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.5/5
Year
2016
BGG Rating
6.68
BGG Rank
#16587
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Ember: the Magical Card Game supports 1 to 5 players.
A game of Ember: the Magical Card Game takes between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Ember: the Magical Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.50/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Ember: the Magical Card Game is 12+.
Ember: the Magical Card Game has a rating of 6.68/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 125 ratings. It is ranked #16587 overall.
Ember: the Magical Card Game was designed by Stuart Garside. It was published in 2016.