- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for Discordia: Magna
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Discordia: Magna
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Discordia: Magna is an expansion for Discordia released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Bernd Eisenstein and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Income, and Dice Rolling.
About the game
The eagle banners of the Roman legions fly on the banks of the Rhine. While Nero strives for the throne of Imperium Romanum, the Roman settlements on the border of Germania blossom into large fortified cities that are now clearly distinguishable from one another. Trade flourishes and new outposts emerge to protect against raids by Germanic tribes. However, as the cities grow in splendor, so does discord among the rival governors in competition for the glory of Rome. As governor, you have four years to make your city the most impressive. Use your individual advantages and decide whether you want to use the available outposts on the Magna Tiles to forge a strategic alliance to defend against Germanic attacks to reap valuable bonuses. The Discordia Magna expansion contains 6 individual City Maps (player boards) along with the Magna Tiles representing the outposts. —description from designer
Designers
Publishers
- Maldito Games
- Sylex
- Irongames
Questions and answers
Discordia: Magna supports 1–4 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 Discordia: Magna is 60–90 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 Discordia: Magna 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.
Discordia: Magna has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Discordia: Magna belongs to these categories: Dice, Ancient, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Income, and Dice Rolling. 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 Discordia: Magna are: Bernd Eisenstein. 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 Discordia: Magna as an expansion for Discordia. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Discordia to use it. Check that your edition of Discordia is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.