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Magia Cum Laude
2017
Rules assistance for Magia Cum Laude
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Magia Cum Laude
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Magia Cum Laude is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Conrad Hamel and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
The apprentices of the Academy of Babas came together to fulfill their master exam. For this purpose, each of them has received a test spell, which consists of a certain composition of six energy stones. Now they have to collect the stones, which are spread on the floor tiles of the tower. But this is not as easy as you thought, as well as the other apprentices and one or the other of the masters want to have this energy, too. Magia Cum Laude is about a magical test. Each player takes the role of a magician that can interfere with the test event in the tower. He is doing this by playing movement cards with which he can move both, each apprentice, as well as the Master. Each magician would also like that the apprentices also fulfill a secret spell for them and, of course, every magician also has two favorite students, whom he'd like to complete their examination successfully. The game ends either a magician succeeded in making his two students pass their test or the time has expired. This happens when the deck of movement cards is empty. The magician who generated the most victory points wins.
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Questions and answers
Magia Cum Laude supports 2–6 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 Magia Cum Laude is 45–60 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 Magia Cum Laude for ages 8 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.
Magia Cum Laude has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Magia Cum Laude belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Deduction, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 Magia Cum Laude are: Conrad Hamel. 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 Magia Cum Laude 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.