
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,959
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Mage Wars Academy
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Mage Wars Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1
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Mage Wars Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1 is an expansion for Mage Wars Arena released in 2016 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Bryan Pope, Aaron Brosman, and Matthew Burch.
Mage Wars: Arena – Lost Grimoire Volume 1 contains 108 previously unreleased spells that augment every playstyle. Do the secrets in this ancient tome contain the advantage you need to crush those who oppose you in the Arena? —description from the publisher
Mage Wars Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1 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 Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1 is 90 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 Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1 for ages 13 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 Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1 has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Mage Wars Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Mage Wars Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1 and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Mage Wars Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1 are: Bryan Pope, Aaron Brosman, and Matthew Burch. 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 Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1 as an expansion for Mage Wars Arena. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mage Wars Arena to use it. Check that your edition of Mage Wars Arena is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.