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Magalon
1998
Rules assistance for Magalon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Magalon
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Magalon is a board game released in 1998 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Kramer.
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About the game
Rivalry between wizards. The players become the wizards who travel through the mysterious forest of Magalon in search of the magic items which will allow them admission to the prestigious "Council of 11". They have to collect 3 magical items - the Amulet of Power, the Stone of Wisdom and the Ring of Immortality. Whoever possesses these 3 objects will be admitted to the Council. The aim of each player is to be the first to return to the entrance of the forest with their wizard (the arrival and departure squares) after having collected the necessary 3 items.
Questions and answers
Magalon 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 Magalon 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 Magalon 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.
Magalon has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Magalon belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Racing. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Magalon and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Magalon are: Wolfgang Kramer. 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 Magalon 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.