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Epic PVP: Magic
2018
Rules assistance for Epic PVP: Magic
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 10–20 min
- 10+
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Epic PVP: Magic
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Epic PVP: Magic is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ryan Miller and Luke Peterschmidt and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
Epic PvP: Magic is a standalone "shufflebuilding" game that is also fully compatible with Epic PvP: Fantasy. It is a shuffle building game where players choose a fantasy/magical Race (Pixie, Gorgon, etc...) and a fantasy/magical class (pyromancer, shaman, etc...) and then shuffle those two decks together to battle their opponent. Gameplay represents a 1-on-1 fight in an arena (with 3 player and 4 player variants). Play focuses on an innovative aggression system where players must balance card draw with available power (aggression). Each deck has unique abilities and unique cards in it adding depth and deployability.
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- Fun to 11
Questions and answers
Epic PVP: Magic 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 Epic PVP: Magic is 10–20 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 Epic PVP: Magic 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.
Epic PVP: Magic belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Epic PVP: Magic are: Ryan Miller and Luke Peterschmidt. 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 Epic PVP: Magic as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.