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Mage Wars Academy (2015)

2 players · 30 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.2 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
30 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.2/10

Best for 2 players aged 14+ who like card games — medium complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Mage Wars Academy

Mage Wars Academy features gameplay similar to Mage Wars Arena (née Mage Wars) with two mages in head-to-head combat to see who will be victorious. Mage Wars Academy is a two-player starter set that features two mages, two spellbooks, and a new "boardless" gameplay design that's more portable and fast-playing than Mage Wars Arena. All of the spell cards included in Academy are compatible with those in Arena.

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Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Aaron Brosman, Matthew Burch, Bryan Pope

Players: 2P

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Mage Wars Academy FAQ

How many players is Mage Wars Academy?
Mage Wars Academy plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 14 and up.
How long does Mage Wars Academy take to play?
A game of Mage Wars Academy takes 30 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Mage Wars Academy any good?
Mage Wars Academy rates 7.2/10 from 1,159 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / fantasy game built around dice rolling, variable player powers.