
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,463
- BGG rating
- 6.5
HeroClix
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2002

Rules assistance for Arcane Legions: Egyptian Army Pack – Cavalry
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Arcane Legions: Egyptian Army Pack – Cavalry is an expansion for Arcane Legions released in 2009 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jordan Weisman, Ethan Pasternack, and Jonathon Loucks and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points.
From the box: Mark Anthony commands the combined might of Greece and Egypt, but the sorceress Cleopatra VII commands him. Together they field an arcane army like none that has walked the Earth, its ranks filled with undead from Egyptian tombs, creatures of legend, the mighty Roman 13th Legion, and even the ancient gods themselves - all barely controlled by powerful sorceresses.
Arcane Legions: Egyptian Army Pack – Cavalry supports 2–6 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 Legions: Egyptian Army Pack – Cavalry is 60 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 Legions: Egyptian Army Pack – Cavalry for ages 10 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 Legions: Egyptian Army Pack – Cavalry has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Arcane Legions: Egyptian Army Pack – Cavalry belongs to these categories: Dice, Miniatures, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points. 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 Legions: Egyptian Army Pack – Cavalry are: Jordan Weisman, Ethan Pasternack, and Jonathon Loucks. 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 Legions: Egyptian Army Pack – Cavalry as an expansion for Arcane Legions. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Arcane Legions to use it. Check that your edition of Arcane Legions is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.