Magistrar: Drakor
- 2021
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- BGG #19,835
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Magistrar: Duel of the Mages
2021
Rules assistance for Magistrar: Duel of the Mages
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- 2 players
- 10–15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Magistrar: Duel of the Mages
For 2 players
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Magistrar: Duel of the Mages is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Robert Heller and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Worker Placement.
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About the game
“Magistrar”, the realm of mages, is in turmoil. Once a year, the most powerful mages of the country come together to compete in a spectacular contest, the Magicus Pugna. Here everyone joins in who thinks highly of himself and his magic skills. In a huge arena you will fight as two of these mages against each other for fame and glory. Can you harness the magical energy of the arena for yourself and defeat your opponent with your spells? In this magical competition, you want to earn the title of the most respected mage. To do this, you must earn the highest number of victory points – we call them Honoris points. You receive Honoris when you win individual duels by tactically deploying your spell pawns and collecting as many energies of one type as possible. If you are the master of the light or the dark energy, you are sure to enthuse the masses. —description from the publisher
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- SPIEL DAS! Verlag
Questions and answers
Magistrar: Duel of the Mages 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 Magistrar: Duel of the Mages is 10–15 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 Magistrar: Duel of the Mages 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.
Magistrar: Duel of the Mages has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Magistrar: Duel of the Mages belongs to these categories: Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Worker Placement. 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 Magistrar: Duel of the Mages are: Robert Heller. 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 Magistrar: Duel of the Mages 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.