Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game cover
2024BGG rank #1,050

Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game

by John D. Clair · Brotherwise Games

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Players1–4
Time30–60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age13+

About the game

What is Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game?

Based on the hit Mistborn novel series by Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game takes players into the world of Scadrial! From designer John D Clair, players get to control iconic characters from the series and "burn" metals to unlock Allomantic powers in fast-paced battles. Mistborn is a standalone deck-building game in which you "purchase" cards as you play to build and improve your deck. "Burn" metals to activate cards. Each metal has its own strengths: damaging opponents, earning mission points, and manipulating allies. There are multiple ways to win! Defeat your opponents in furious allomantic battles or complete a series of perilous missions before your enemies do. Play head-to-head against your friends, or take on the The Lord Ruler in solo or co-op play! —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Cooperative GameDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingMarketPlayer EliminationRaceSolo / Solitaire Game

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameFantasyNovel-based

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