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Ember: The Magical Card Game(2016)
Games like Ember: The Magical Card Game
Looking for games like Ember: The Magical Card Game? It's quick to teach and quick to play, easy to get to the table on any night. This page rounds up 12 of the closest alternatives, scored on mechanical overlap with the original (45%), complexity match (35%), and player-count fit (20%), then weighted by BoardGameGeek community ratings so every pick is one players genuinely rate. The strongest matches come first; the further down you go, the more a game trades exact overlap for a fresh take on the same core appeal.
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Deadlines(2020)
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Goblin Grapple(2020)
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Omerta(2019)
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Encantados (Second/Third Edition)(2018)
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Amazonas(2022)
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Slush Fund 2(2016)
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Potion Panic: Concoction Crafting for the Chaotically Inclined(2022)
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Munchkins & Mazes(2020)
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Sideshow Swap(2019)
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