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Paper Tales (2017)

2–5 players · 30 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
30 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.1/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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Paper Tales board game box cover

About Paper Tales

Fight for dominance across four rounds. Long enough for generations to grow and die.

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Card GameFantasy

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Drafting, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment · Designer: Masato Uesugi

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Paper Tales FAQ

How many players is Paper Tales?
Paper Tales plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Paper Tales take to play?
A game of Paper Tales takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Paper Tales any good?
Paper Tales rates 7.1/10 from 3,558 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / fantasy game built around card drafting, card play conflict resolution, drafting.