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Magos y Tabernas
2017
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- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 16+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
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Magos y Tabernas is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Adrián Novell and its main mechanics are Take That and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
In 'Magos y Tabernas' (which stands for 'Mages & Taverns' in spanish) a group of mages meet in a tavern where there's only one beer left. They then decide to fight for it using an ancient and magical card game. Mages & Taverns is a fast paced, soft strategy card game with bits of bluffing, negotiation and backstabbing. The goal of the game is to get the beer. In order to do it, mages will have to condense their energy (3 orbs) in precious gems. The first in getting 3 gems wins the beer. Players have 1 action point per turn, it can be used to get 1 orb, draw a card or use 1 of the 3 types of cards: Instant, Action or Object. Cards allow players to destroy other players gems, protect their own, summon orbs magically, negate other players action or even copy one, etc. Three mages and one beer, who is going to get it?
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- (Web published)
- Ludocracia
Questions and answers
Magos y Tabernas 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 Magos y Tabernas is 30–60 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 Magos y Tabernas for ages 16 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.
Magos y Tabernas has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Magos y Tabernas belongs to these categories: Card Game and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Take That and Team-Based Game. 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 Magos y Tabernas are: Adrián Novell. 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 Magos y Tabernas 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.