Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan cover
2017BGG rank #8,202

Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan

by Bryan Hawley, Peter Lee, Yoni Skolnik, Gavin Verhey · Wizards of the Coast

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Players2–4
Time30m
ComplexityMedium
Age13+

About the game

What is Magic: The Gathering – Explorers of Ixalan?

An out-of-the-box multiplayer Magic experience. Defeat your opponents as you search for the lost city. New Game Tiles Explore the tile-based map, uncovering bonuses that will swing the tide of battle in your favor! Explorers of Ixalan is a multiplayer free-for-all battle, so don't let your opponents conquer your site tiles! Quests and Events Some tiles you discover will have immediate effects on the game, while others will reward you when their conditions are met. The Golden City Awaits Play as one one of four rival tribes: Vampires, Pirates, Merfolk, or Dinosaurs. Defend the city against your opponents and claim dominion over Ixalan! Discover Ixalan Map tiles bring the game to different locations across Ixalan. The inner jungles of Ixalan conceal many powerful secrets! New Artwork Along with your four 60-card decks, you will find 8 new pieces of Magic artwork! —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Hand ManagementPlayer EliminationVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameExplorationFantasyTerritory Building

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