- BGG rating
- 7.8
Rules assistance for Monolith Arena: Academics
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Monolith Arena: Academics
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Monolith Arena: Academics is an expansion for Monolith Arena released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michał Walczak and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
About the game
Academics, the first Army Pack for Monolith Arena, includes a new army and a new type of experience for Monolith Arena players. The Academics are a focused, well-trained army. They have a lot of runes and upgrades in their tile deck. They also excel in weakening the enemy – their banner slows down opponent tiles! Their units are few, but strong. Be prepared to lead the new Academics army into the fray on the Monolith Arena! —description from publisher
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- Maldito Games
- Portal Games
Questions and answers
Monolith Arena: Academics 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 Monolith Arena: Academics is 30–45 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 Monolith Arena: Academics for ages 10 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.
Monolith Arena: Academics has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Monolith Arena: Academics belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. 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 Monolith Arena: Academics are: Michał Walczak. 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 Monolith Arena: Academics as an expansion for Monolith Arena. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Monolith Arena to use it. Check that your edition of Monolith Arena is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.