Mana
2 players • 30 min • ages 8+
- Players
- 2 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 8+
How it plays
Mana plays 2 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Mana is a fundamental resource in the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering, first introduced by Wizards of the Coast in 1993. Conceived by mathematician Richard Garfield, the game was designed to blend the strategic depth of complex tabletop systems with the portability and collectibility of trading cards. The concept of mana—the magical energy required to cast spells—was derived from various fantasy tropes, drawing inspiration from the resource management mechanics of earlier strategy games.
The aesthetic identity of Mana was established through the work of numerous artists commissioned for the original Alpha set, including Christopher Rush and Jesper Myrfors. Each color of mana—White, Blue, Black, Red, and Green—was assigned a distinct visual palette and thematic philosophy to ensure mechanical clarity during gameplay. The system was received as a revolutionary innovation in the gaming industry, setting the standard for resource management in the trading card genre for decades to follow.
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About Mana
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How do you play Mana?
Mana is a board game for 2 players, running about 30 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Mana for?
Mana 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 Mana take to play?
A game of Mana is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Mana for?
Mana lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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