
- BGG rank
- BGG #517
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Mage Wars Arena
- 2 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Mage Wars Academy: Druid Expansion
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Mage Wars Academy: Druid Expansion is an expansion for Mage Wars Academy released in 2018 for 2 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Bryan Pope and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
In this expansion set, play as a verdant Druid whose skillfully tended plants and carefully crafted potions show that the natural way is the best! Game play is quick and exciting, with tough tactical decisions and devious surprises every round! Players can customize their spellbook with exciting spells from this and other Mage Wars products. Summon mighty plants and swarms of insects, brew potent potions, and release the strength of nature! 2 Mage Cards 70 Spell Cards Game Markers Rules and Codex
Mage Wars Academy: Druid Expansion supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Mage Wars Academy: Druid Expansion is 20–30 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 Mage Wars Academy: Druid Expansion for ages 14 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.
Mage Wars Academy: Druid Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers 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 Mage Wars Academy: Druid Expansion are: Bryan Pope. 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 Mage Wars Academy: Druid Expansion as an expansion for Mage Wars Academy. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mage Wars Academy to use it. Check that your edition of Mage Wars Academy is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.