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Magikus
2009
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- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Magikus
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Magikus is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Cephas Howard and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Be the first to cast the magic spell in the cauldron! To prepare the game, build the shelf, ingredients, and special die from Lego pieces and place the 16 ingredients (4 ingredients for each of the four colours) on the shelf. On your turn, place the owl above a column or beside a row of the shelf, then roll the special die to see which ingredient you can take from the owl's column or row. If you roll black, steal an ingredient from an opponent. The first player to acquire ingredients in all 4 colours casts the magic spell and wins. The game comes with a few optional rules and encourages players to make their own rules.
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Questions and answers
Magikus supports 2–4 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 Magikus is 10 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 Magikus for ages 6 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.
Magikus has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Magikus belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection 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 Magikus are: Cephas Howard. 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 Magikus 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.