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Earthquake (1998)

3–4 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.8 on BGG

Players
3–4
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
5.8/10

Best for 3–4 players aged 8+ who like card games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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Earthquake board game box cover

About Earthquake

With a weak Magic tie in this card game was part of the first wave of Wizards non-collectable card game releases. There are 5 suits (corresponding to the 5 colors in Magic) of cards and a host of special cards. 1. During your turn you first place all cards you had played in the previous round in the discard pile. 2. You then play a same suit set of cards (1 to 7) or a special card. 3.You then play a second set or a special card. 4. You then draw back up to 7 cards.

Earthquake box

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Card Game

Mechanics: Card Game · Designer: Mike Elliott

Players: 3P · 4P

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Earthquake FAQ

How many players is Earthquake?
Earthquake plays with 3–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Earthquake take to play?
A game of Earthquake takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Earthquake any good?
Earthquake rates 5.8/10 from 213 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around card game.