The Magnificent

The Magnificent transports players to a mystical world where they vie to attract the grandest audiences for their spectacular shows, featuring magnificent performers in a captivating Circus theme. Strategic dice drafting drives actions like expanding your camp with Tetris-style polyominoes, gathering show elements, and setting up performances, all while balancing the strength of your dice with increasing coin costs and leveraging unique Ringmaster abilities.

Key facts

• Number of players: 1–4
• Playtime: 60–90 min
• Min age: 14+
• Complexity: 3,1/5

Mechanics

• Contracts
• End Game Bonuses
• Grid Coverage
• Movement Points
• Open Drafting
• Square Grid
• Tile Placement
• Track Movement
• Variable Player Powers
• Worker Placement with Dice Workers
• Dice Rolling
• Set Collection
• Solo / Solitaire Game
• Turn Order: Stat-Based

Categories

• Dice
• Economic

Families

• Components: Polyominoes
• Mechanism: Dice Drafting
• Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
• Theme: Art style – Art Deco
• Theme: Circus

Authors

Eilif Svensson, Kristian Amundsen Astby

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FAQ

How many players can play The Magnificent?

The Magnificent supports 1–4 players.

How long does a game of The Magnificent take?

A game of The Magnificent usually takes about 60–90 minutes.

What age is The Magnificent suitable for?

The Magnificent is recommended for ages 14 and up.

How complex is The Magnificent?

The Magnificent has a complexity rating of 3,1 out of 5.

Is The Magnificent good for beginners?

The Magnificent is fairly involved and is best suited to experienced players.