
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,781
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Magic: The Gathering – Arena of the Planeswalkers
2–5 players60 min2015

Rules assistance for Magic: The Gathering – Betrayers of Kamigawa
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Magic: The Gathering – Betrayers of Kamigawa is an expansion for Magic: The Gathering released in 2005 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management.
As the spirit war raged on Kamigawa, those close to the daimyo Konda began to fear for his sanity. His isolation drove his willful daughter Michiko away to seek the truth about the war. To make matters worse, an unimaginably powerful kami, the O-Kagachi, had begun to manifest in the material world, devouring Kamigawa piece by piece. Turn the tables on your opponents with Ninja, Patrons, and Genju—yes, even the land gets into the act! —description from the publisher
Magic: The Gathering – Betrayers of Kamigawa 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 Magic: The Gathering – Betrayers of Kamigawa is 20 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 Magic: The Gathering – Betrayers of Kamigawa 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.
Magic: The Gathering – Betrayers of Kamigawa has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Magic: The Gathering – Betrayers of Kamigawa belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 catalogue lists Magic: The Gathering – Betrayers of Kamigawa as an expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Magic: The Gathering to use it. Check that your edition of Magic: The Gathering is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.