How many players is Guardians?

Guardians plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Guardians take to play?

A game of Guardians takes 45 min, at medium complexity (2.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Guardians any good?

Guardians rates 6.4/10 from 276 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / collectible components game built around secret unit deployment.

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Guardians (1995)

2–4 players · 45 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 45 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.4/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like card games — medium complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Guardians

This CCG plays more like a board game than a card game. Each player starts with a Guardian, a very powerful creature with special abilities. In front of the Guardian you place a set of 3 stronghold cards. These are locations that give you bonuses. In front of these are 3 empty spaces that terrain cards will be placed. These will match up to the other players 3 empty spaces thus creating the board.

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Card Game Collectible Components Fantasy Fighting

Mechanics: Secret Unit Deployment · Designer: Keith Parkinson, Luke Peterschmidt

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Guardians FAQ

How many players is Guardians?: Guardians plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Guardians take to play?: A game of Guardians takes 45 min, at medium complexity (2.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Guardians any good?: Guardians rates 6.4/10 from 276 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / collectible components game built around secret unit deployment.