Magnet
Published 2008
Magnet won 2010 Runner Up Abstract Game of the Year in Games Magazine. An abstract game where players try to get their king to the middle of the board. Each player has 12 blocks, 11 of which can be promoted 1, 2, or 3 times, thus increasing their movement capability (the king cannot be promoted so don't promote all your other pieces, or you will give away your king's location). A "magnet," a black pawn, is placed on a gridded point and affects all of a player's pieces on lines radiating out from that point, moving them closer to the magnet. You can capture other pieces in this way, removing them from the board.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 30 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.33/5
- Year
- 2008
- BGG Rating
- 6.24
- BGG Rank
- #14372
- Min Age
- 8+
Frequently Asked Questions
Magnet is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Magnet takes about 30 minutes.
Magnet has a complexity rating of 2.33/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Magnet is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Magnet has a rating of 6.24/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 148 ratings. It is ranked #14372 overall.
Magnet was designed by Matt Calkins. It was published in 2008.