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2017 · 2-4 players · 60min · weight 2.25 · 1,081 ratings

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ID
216403
Name
Element
Year
2017
Rank
2029
Min players
2
Max players
4
Playing time
60
Min playtime
30
Max playtime
60
Avg weight
2.25
Num weights
28
Bayes avg
5.95804
Average
7.09153
Users rated
1081
Num owned
1928
Wanting
54
Wishing
435
Num comments
255
Fetched at
Sat Apr 25 2026 16:17:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Mechanisms (4)
Area Majority / InfluenceEnclosureGrid MovementTile Placement
Categories (1)
Abstract Strategy
Description (778 chars)

Fire, water, earth, wind — these four elements have driven mankind's mythology, philosophy and science for eons. Now, master the power of these primal forces in this abstract game of capture and area control. In Element, players take turns drawing and placing four element stones to encircle opposing sages. Each element has unique properties that players can use to block an opponent's movement. Feed walls of flame, move raging rivers, raise impenetrable mountain ranges, and even bend wind to your command. Transform one element into another with the rule of replacement or sacrifice element stones to help your sage avoid capture. Understanding the subtle, diverse, yet powerful nature of the four elements is key to surrounding your opponent and claiming victory!

LLM v2 (wide)

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LLM v3 (deep)

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