
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,051
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Pixel Tactics
- 2 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2012

2014
Rules assistance for Pixel Tactics: Argent University Mini Expansion
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Pixel Tactics: Argent University Mini Expansion is a board game expansion released in 2014 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by D. Brad Talton, Jr. and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Multi-Use Cards.
The students and staff of Argent University take to the field with incredible magics. Utilize heroes and leaders that specialize in spell casting and order control, and blast opponents into oblivion! Pixel Tactics: Argent University is a special Pixel Tactics minipack that features the candidates from Argent! Featuring new characters with new abilities. Contains these cards: Mannheim Wildern / Architect Archmage Kimbhe / Archmage Nostros Calahaan / Chancellor Monad Riverime / Crusader Jion Erjon / Justicar White Ash / Organizer Cindra Flame / Resurrectionist Rheye Cal / Heirophant
Pixel Tactics: Argent University Mini Expansion 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 Pixel Tactics: Argent University Mini Expansion is 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 Pixel Tactics: Argent University Mini Expansion for ages 12 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.
Pixel Tactics: Argent University Mini Expansion 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.
Pixel Tactics: Argent University Mini Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Multi-Use Cards. 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 Pixel Tactics: Argent University Mini Expansion are: D. Brad Talton, Jr.. 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 Pixel Tactics: Argent University Mini Expansion as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.