Tabletop Hunt
Sign up
Magical Athlete board game box cover
Released

Magical Athlete

Draft magical racers and compete in chaotic, ability-driven races for victory.

Asymmetric Cozy Drafting Roll and write Sports Wholesome

Taste snapshot

You may like this if you enjoy…

  • A calm, low-pressure vibe
  • A warm, friendly experience
  • Sports tactics and pacing
  • Each player gets a different toolkit

You may not like this if…

  • You're after heavy strategic depth

Magical Athlete is a board game for 2 to 6 players, ages 6 and up. A typical game runs about 30 minutes and plays at light complexity. It was designed by Richard Garfield and Takashi Ishida and published by CMYK.

Verdicts

Log in to verdict

Plays

Sign in to log a play

Where to buy

Affiliate links — clicking through supports the site at no extra cost to you.
Magical Athlete is a racing board game where players draft teams of unique characters with special abilities. The game consists of four races on a double-sided track, with movement determined by die rolls and character powers. Points are awarded based on finishing positions, and the player with the most points after all races wins. The game is designed to be light and accessible, suitable for a wide range of ages.

Designed by

2

Richard Garfield, Takashi Ishida

Artwork by

1

Angela Kirkwood

Media highlights

12 pieces of coverage
All outlets
Dino Racer Review: Run, Don't Walk, the Dinosaur 13:14
Podcast · The Dice Tower Dino Racer Review: Run, Don't Walk, the Dinosaur

Tom Vasel and Chris Yi take a look at a racing and betting game with DINOASAURS! THERE'S DINOSAURS! OH MAN I WANT THE STEGOSAURUS TO WIN BUT THE BRONTOSAUR PULLED AHEAD OH NO! NO!…

Aug 14, 2026 Mention