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Designed by Vlaada Chvátil
Published by WizKids (I), asmodee + 6 more
Players
1-4
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Since 2011, Mage Knight Board Game has captivated fans of deck building and co-op with its heavy complexity design, shining brightest at 1 players.
How It Plays
Card Play Conflict Resolution
Conflicts are resolved by playing cards instead of rolling dice — it puts the outcome more in your hands.
Cooperative Game
Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!
Deck, Bag, and Pool Building
You start with a basic set of cards or tokens and gradually add better ones — watch your engine grow stronger over time.
Dice Rolling
You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!
Grid Movement
Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.
Hand Management
You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.
Hexagon Grid
The board uses hexagons instead of squares — this gives you more directions to move and think about.
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
About This Game
The Mage Knight board game puts you in control of one of four powerful Mage Knights as you explore (and conquer) a corner of the Mage Knight universe under the control of the Atlantean Empire. Build your army, fill your deck with powerful spells and actions, explore caves and dungeons, and eventually conquer powerful cities controlled by this once-great faction! In competitive scenarios, opposing players may be powerful allies, but only one will be able to claim the land as their own.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
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Play Time
60-240 min
Complexity
4.4 / 5
Rating
8.1
Year
2011
Multi-Use Cards
Each card can be used in multiple ways — deciding how to play it is a juicy strategic choice.
Role Playing
You take on a character with unique abilities and make choices as them — step into someone else's shoes!
Solo / Solitaire Game
You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.
Turn Order: Claim Action
You grab turn order by claiming a specific action — being first has its perks if you plan for it.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
Mage Knight Board Game: Dual Color Cards Expansion
2019