Mage Wars Arena
2 players • 90 min • ages 13+ • Arcane Wonders
- Publisher
- Arcane Wonders
- Players
- 2 players
- Playing time
- 90 min
- Age
- 13+
- Genre
- Fantasy
How it plays
Mage Wars Arena plays 2 players, takes about 90 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Where it came from
Mage Wars Arena was released by Arcane Wonders in 2012, marking the debut of a unique hybrid system that blends the tactical positioning of a board game with the deep customization of a collectible card game. Created by Bryan Pope and Andrea Pope, the game was designed to capture the visceral feeling of a wizard duel, moving away from the traditional health-tracking methods of the era to emphasize spatial interaction and active spellcasting within a grid-based arena.
The game received significant praise upon its release for its innovative spellbook mechanic, which allows players to prepare a custom library of spells before play, removing the randomness of drawing from a deck. Its visual identity, characterized by high-fantasy illustrations and high-quality components, helped establish a dedicated community that appreciated the complexity and long-term strategic depth of the core set and subsequent expansions.
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About Mage Wars Arena
Mage Wars Arena is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2 players • 90 min • ages 13+ • Arcane Wonders. It's filed under fantasy. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
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Mage Wars Arena is a board game for 2 players, running about 90 minutes, filed under fantasy. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: http://www.magewars.com
How many players is Mage Wars Arena for?
Mage Wars Arena is built for 2 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Mage Wars Arena take to play?
A game of Mage Wars Arena is listed at about 90 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Mage Wars Arena for?
Mage Wars Arena lists a minimum age of 13. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Mage Wars Arena?
Mage Wars Arena is published by Arcane Wonders.
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