
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,832
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Munchkin Collectible Card Game
- 2 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Arcane Academy: Bow of Spell Mastery
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Arcane Academy: Bow of Spell Mastery is an expansion for Arcane Academy released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kevin Wilson and Eric M. Lang and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Open Drafting.
A single card expansion for Arcane Academy it consists of a card titled: Bow of Spell Mastery. Its ability is: "Each time you complete a Theorem, gain 1 Shard".
Arcane Academy: Bow of Spell Mastery supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Arcane Academy: Bow of Spell Mastery is 30–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Arcane Academy: Bow of Spell Mastery for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Arcane Academy: Bow of Spell Mastery belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Arcane Academy: Bow of Spell Mastery are: Kevin Wilson and Eric M. Lang. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Arcane Academy: Bow of Spell Mastery as an expansion for Arcane Academy. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Arcane Academy to use it. Check that your edition of Arcane Academy is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.