description Millennium Blades Overview
Millennium Blades is a simulation board game released by Level 99 Games in 2016 that mimics the experience of participating in a competitive trading card game hobby. Players take on the role of game store regulars who buy randomized booster packs, trade cards with one another, and construct decks to compete in timed tournaments. The gameplay loop is broken into phases that reflect the lifecycle of a real-world collectible card game, including meta shifts and set rotations. It is designed for players who enjoy heavy strategy, meta-gaming, and self-referential tabletop mechanics.
insights Ranking position
Millennium Blades ranks #20 of 140 in the Trading Card Game ranking, behind Keyforge, ahead of Sorcery: Contested Realm.
help Millennium Blades FAQ
What kind of game is Millennium Blades?
Released by Level 99 Games in 2016, Millennium Blades is a simulation board game. It is designed to mimic the experience of participating in a competitive trading card game hobby.
How do you play Millennium Blades?
Players take on the role of game store regulars who buy randomized booster packs and trade cards with one another. They then use those cards to build decks and compete in weekend tournaments.
Does Millennium Blades use actual trading cards?
No, while the game features a dynamic card market and deck-building, it is a fully self-contained boxed board game. Players do not need to purchase blind booster packs outside of the game.
How many players can play Millennium Blades?
The base board game supports 2 to 6 players. A full campaign generally takes about 2 hours to play through a simulated season of tournaments.
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