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Rules assistance for Gnomopolis: Magic!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 11+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Gnomopolis: Magic!
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Gnomopolis: Magic! is an expansion for Gnomopolis released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Patrick Matheus and Igor Knop and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Worker Placement, Different Worker Types.
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About the game
Magic was always a useful tool in gnome creations but used sporadically. Now with the exodus to a new place, some magic focused guilds have to reveal themselves and take part in Gnompolis construction! Gnomopolis: Magic! is the first expansion to the fast gnome building game Gnomopolis and bring Witches and Mages as new professions. While Witches focus on summon Faeries to help the work on the buildings, the Mages add more interaction among players spreading disguised gremlins on another's districts. Components: Pink Witches Gnomeeples Purple Mages Gnomeeples Faeries Tokens Black Gremlins (that looks like Gnomeeples!) New Building Cards New Advisor Cards Automa Cards for solo play Rulebook —description from the publisher
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- Matagot
- Conclave Editora
Questions and answers
Gnomopolis: Magic! 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 Gnomopolis: Magic! 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 Gnomopolis: Magic! for ages 11 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.
Gnomopolis: Magic! 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.
Gnomopolis: Magic! belongs to these categories: City Building and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Worker Placement, Different Worker Types. 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 Gnomopolis: Magic! are: Patrick Matheus and Igor Knop. 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 Gnomopolis: Magic! as an expansion for Gnomopolis. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Gnomopolis to use it. Check that your edition of Gnomopolis is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.