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Rules assistance for Mage Wars: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion
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- 2 players
- 90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.4/5
Rules assistant for Mage Wars: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion
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Mage Wars: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion is an expansion for Mage Wars Arena released in 2013 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Bryan Pope and Benjamin Pope and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
Far to the south, the Johktari tribes of Kumanjaro have thrived for hundreds of years. Now the peace of a century has turned to conflict as the forces of Westlock carve out their own territories for the good of the crown and the glory of Asyra. In the Mage Wars: Conquest of Kumanjaro - Spell Tome Expansion, players can wage their own matches as a Priest of the Order of Malakai or as a Beastmaster of the Johktari, using new ability cards for each, and a trove of new spells from all the spell schools. The Johktari Beastmaster is a fierce and proud hunter, defending her people's lands against invaders. She is a skilled archer and has the Ranged +1 trait for all of her non-spell ranged attacks. She can also sprint quickly across the vast savannahs running swift as a Cheetah using her Sprinting ability which gives this Mage the Fast trait. If these abilities weren't deadly enough, the Johktari Beastmaster can use her Wounded Prey ability to mark and relentlessly pursue wounded prey, working with her animals to finish it off. The Priest of Malakai is a crusader against non-believers. He seeks justice and relentlessly pursues enemies with Holy retribution. The Priest is blessed with the burning light of Malakai, and his basic melee attack deals light damage. In addition, once per round, if the Priest attacks and damages an enemy creature with any attack which deals light damage, the creature may burst into flame via Malakai's Fire. To round out the divine might of this Mage is his Holy Avenger ability. A few of the creatures in this expansion, such as the Guardian Angel, are ready to defend their Mage at any cost and thus introduce the Intercept ability which allows them to jump in the way of ranged attacks if they are on guard. The set also introduces three new conditions: Bleed, Stuck, and Tainted.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Arcane Wonders
Questions and answers
Mage Wars: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome 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: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion 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: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion 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: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.4 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.
Mage Wars: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. 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: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion are: Bryan Pope and Benjamin 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: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion 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.