Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game (2005)

About this game

An American designed trading card game based on the popular Fullmetal Alchemist animated television series. Both players field teams searching locations for clues to the location of the philosopher's stone. Each location specifies one of three statistics printed on the card which characters use to battle each other in an attempt to gain an advantage. This game is not the same as the existing Japanese trading card game; it is a new design from a new company, Joyride Entertainment.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.