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

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Mage Wars Academy: Monk Expansion is an expansion for Mage Wars Academy released in 2019 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.
Mage Wars Academy is a fast-paced strategy card game of magical combat! In this expansion set, play as a disciplined Monk using martial skill and mental strength to overcome any obstacle! 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. Draw upon your Ki, perform martial attacks, and attain mastery over mind and body! Components A brand new Academy Mage: The Monk 70 Spell cards Rules and Codex
Mage Wars Academy: Monk 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: Monk 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: Monk 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: Monk 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: Monk 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: Monk 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.