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On the Edge (1994)

2–5 players · 45 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
45 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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On the Edge board game box cover

About On the Edge

On the Edge is a card game based on the Over the Edge RPG setting. It was one of the earliest to jump on the Magic/collectible bandwagon. To their credit they did create a game that was very unlike Magic in play and flavor. The card types are: Characters - These are your soldiers and they are laid out in a grid that is a maximum of three deep. You can only attack or defend with the first untapped character in each row (with exceptions of course). Some characters also generate…

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Card GameCollectible ComponentsFighting

Mechanics: Card Game, Collectible Components, Fighting · Designer: John Nephew, Jonathan Tweet

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On the Edge FAQ

How many players is On the Edge?
On the Edge plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does On the Edge take to play?
A game of On the Edge takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is On the Edge any good?
On the Edge rates 6.2/10 from 326 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / collectible components game built around card game, collectible components, fighting.