
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,130
- BGG rating
- 8.1
The Witcher: Legacy
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- 2027

Rules assistance for The Witcher: Old World – Mages
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The Witcher: Old World – Mages is an expansion for The Witcher: Old World released in 2023 for 1–5 players, 90–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Łukasz Woźniak and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Race.
It includes 5 new characters – mages. Each has a unique miniature, a full set of components that include an individual deck and a player board with an individual specialty. With that expansion, you have 12 characters to choose from, and that’s not all. Mages get a board extension and a full deck of Action Cards. So mages and witchers can compete in the Old World, but they train and fight in their own style. Expansion Components: - 5 sets of Mage components: A miniature with a plastic base, double-layered Player Board, Tokens to track Attributes and Energy, 10 Starting Action Cards, and 4 Trophy Cards. - 5 Specialty Tokens - 90 Action Cards - 30 wooden tokens - 1 Additional Board —Kickstarter summary
The Witcher: Old World – Mages supports 1–5 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 The Witcher: Old World – Mages is 90–150 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 The Witcher: Old World – Mages for ages 14 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.
The Witcher: Old World – Mages has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
The Witcher: Old World – Mages belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Race. 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 The Witcher: Old World – Mages are: Łukasz Woźniak. 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 The Witcher: Old World – Mages as an expansion for The Witcher: Old World. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Witcher: Old World to use it. Check that your edition of The Witcher: Old World is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.