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Magnate (2008)

2 players · 45 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
45 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.3/10

Best for 2 players aged 13+ who like card games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Magnate

The Grand Duke, who has no heirs, has decreed that his throne will go to whoever does the most to lift up and develop the duchy. You are a successful but common merchant, aiming to buy a noble title by impressing the Grand Duke. His health is failing, so you need to hurry. Magnate is a resource management game for the Decktet. Players vie to add more value to their own side of five district cards by building cards of higher total rank per district than their opponent.

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Card GameCity BuildingEconomic

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Hand Management · Designer: Cristyn Magnus

Players: 2P

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Magnate FAQ

How many players is Magnate?
Magnate plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 13 and up.
How long does Magnate take to play?
A game of Magnate takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Magnate any good?
Magnate rates 7.3/10 from 206 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / city building game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling, hand management.