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Magical Athlete
Draft a team of ridiculous athletes and race them to victory across four rounds packed with unbalanced powers and unforgettable moments.
- Players
- 2–6
- Playing time
- 30–45 min
- Min. age
- 8+
- Year
- 2025
Setup
Shuffle the Athlete cards and deal a hand to each player to draft their team.
Each player takes turns picking 4 athletes until their team is complete.
Set the racetrack in the middle of the table and line up all athletes at the starting line.
Prepare the increasing reward points for each of the 4 races.
RACE STRUCTURE
In turn order, each player rolls the die and advances the athlete whose turn comes up in the race order.
ATHLETE POWERS
Each athlete has a unique ability that alters movement, the die, or rivals' positions right as it advances.
END OF EACH RACE
A race ends the moment two athletes cross the finish line, earning the 1st and 2nd place rewards respectively.
FOUR RACES
Four races are played in a row with increasing rewards; athletes are reused between races.
Victory conditions
- Most total points
- The player with the most reward points across all four races wins
Frequently asked questions
- How many players does Magical Athlete need?
- 2–6 players.
- How long does a game of Magical Athlete last?
- 30–45 minutes.
- What is the minimum age for Magical Athlete?
- From 8 years old.
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