How many players is 51st State?

51st State plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does 51st State take to play?

A game of 51st State takes 40–90 min, at medium complexity (3.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is 51st State any good?

51st State rates 6.8/10 from 2,852 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / city building game built around card drafting, hand management, variable player powers.

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51st State (2010)

2–4 players · 40–90 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 40–90 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like card games — medium complexity, plays in 40–90 min.

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About 51st State

Various survivors build and conquer in Neuroshima's wasteland.

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Card Game City Building Economic Science Fiction

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Ignacy Trzewiczek

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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51st State FAQ

How many players is 51st State?: 51st State plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does 51st State take to play?: A game of 51st State takes 40–90 min, at medium complexity (3.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is 51st State any good?: 51st State rates 6.8/10 from 2,852 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / city building game built around card drafting, hand management, variable player powers.