ELEMENTS
is a simple, speedy, spell-slinging party game

Gameplay

Life and Gems

Players start with 20 life and 0 gems. If you reach 20 gems, you win, but if you run out of life, you lose. Be the last one standing or the first to 20 gems to achieve victory.

The Four Elements

The Elements deck contains 80 spells of each of the four Element types. Fire spells deal damage. Water spells restore health. Gem spells craft gems. Electric spells counter other spells. Master the elements to emerge victorious. Each spell has a power and a target. The power determines the size of the effect, and the target determines who is affected.

Combining and Overpowering

Spells of the same Element type can be combined and overpowered. You may combine multiple spells of the same element into a single spell. This combines their power and allows the caster to select any target from among those spells. You may overpower a spell by immediately casting another spell of the same Element type and greater power. This counters the previous spell and casts your spell.

Round Structure

Selection: each player is dealt 4 cards. They chose 2 to keep and 2 to pass (clockwise). After selection, players may purchase a powerful Greatspell to turn the tide of the game! Beware, you can only purchase one Greatspell per game.

Casting: Players take turns clockwise casting a spell or passing the turn without casting. The round ends when all players pass without casting in a row. At the end of the round, players discard their hands and a new round begins. Rounds continue until a player wins the game.

Greatspells

Between rounds, players can purchase a Greatspell for 8 gems. A player can only purchase one Greatspell per game. Greatspells do not take up hand space and are revealed face up. After a player casts a Greatspell, they hold on to it, face down. If a player loses with a Greatspell, it returns to the center.

Check out our rules page for detailed rules, FAQs, variants, and more. Check out our contents page for a full list of game contents.

Games are fast-paced and exciting, with each player trying to anticipate their opponents and adapt their strategy as the game evolves. Utilize your resources efficiently, predict your opponents, and select the right cards to survive.

Check out our card gallery a list of all cards.

Design

Elements showcases a striking black and white minimalist aesthetic inspired by the classic four elements theme. Every detail has been meticulously aligned to ensure a sense of harmony and elegance throughout the entire deck of cards. With clean lines and consistent design, Elements offers not just a fun gaming experience but also a visually appealing work of art that brings beauty to your game nights, and is something you'll be proud to display on your shelf. The only thing we value more than style is gameplay, so come and give it a try!

The Ideal Party Game

Elements set out with an ambitious goal: to create a game for up to 8 players that's quick to learn in just 10 minutes, can be enjoyed in the same amount of time, fits in your pocket, and is available for under $20. It's the ideal portable and convenient party game for friends, families, coworkers, camping trips, parties, or school lunches. With Elements, nobody is left out, and everyone can jump right in. But it's not just about checking boxes; Elements had to be a "good game" — one that's replayable, fun, exciting, and social. Despite its simple rules and easy learning curve, Elements delivers exciting gameplay with tough decisions, evolving strategies, and opportunities for alliances in every round. The ideal party game not only checks the boxes; it makes you want to unbox it time and time again! We hope that Elements brings you together, experienced players and novices, at home or on the go, and with 2 players or with 8.