
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,935
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Mystery of the Temples
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2017

2019
Rules assistance for Trial of the Temples
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Trial of the Temples is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michael Mihealsick and Wei-Min Ling and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Worker Placement.
Every century the most powerful Archmages gather at the centre of the world — “Mages' Arena”. They must enter the trials at the three temples to compete for the title of “Supreme Master”. Each Archmage will refine crystals and create magical barriers to block their opponents in order to complete the trials and find the best timing to surpass their opponents. Archmages will aim to cast a spell from the spellbook to create an amazing spell chain! Who will win and receive the ultimate title? The game is played over 5 days (rounds) at most. At the end of the game, whoever has the highest Trial Points (VP) will be the winner. —description from the publisher
Trial of the Temples 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 Trial of the Temples 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 Trial of the Temples 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.
Trial of the Temples has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Trial of the Temples 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 Trial of the Temples are: Michael Mihealsick and Wei-Min Ling. 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 Trial of the Temples 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.