# Mage Wars Arena

Mage Wars Arena is a board game for 2 players. It plays in 90 minutes and is meant for ages 13 and up. It is rated 5.9 out of 10 by 17 Ludoya reviewers.

- **Players:** 2
- **Playing time:** 90 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 13+
- **Complexity:** 3.7 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2012
- **Categories:** Fantasy, Card Game, Fighting
- **Mechanics:** Turn Order: Progressive, Grid Movement, Deck Construction, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers, Line of Sight, Simultaneous Action Selection, Square Grid
- **Ludoya rating:** 5.9 out of 10, from 17 reviews
- **Owned by:** 39 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 52
- **Unique players:** 31

**Designers:** Bryan Pope, Benjamin Pope

**Artists:** Peter Tikos, Craig J. Spearing, Jason Engle, Mariusz Gandzel, Ron Spencer, Maichol Quinto, Drew Baker, Jim Pavelec, Roberto Pitturru, Tiziano Baracchi, Diego Gisbert Llorens, John Stanko, John Guytan, Claire Beard, Leonardo Borazio, R. K. Post, Vari, Chris Seaman, Darek Zabrocki, Raven Mimura, Christophe Swal

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snafu Store | 39.95 € | https://snafustore.com/product/mage-war-arena/ |
| Spelexperten | 499 kr | https://www.spelexperten.com/sallskapsspel/strategispel/mage-wars-arena.html |
| El Nucli | 50 € | https://www.elnucli.es/products/mage-wars-arena |

## Expansions

- [Mage Wars Arena: Forcemaster vs Warlord Expansion Set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-arena-forcemaster-vs-warlord-expansion-set)
- [Mage Wars: Druid vs. Necromancer](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-druid-vs-necromancer)
- [Mage Wars: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-conquest-of-kumanjaro-spell-tome-expansion)
- [Mage Wars: Forged in Fire – Spell Tome Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-forged-in-fire-spell-tome-expansion)
- [Mage Wars Arena: Battlegrounds Domination](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-arena-battlegrounds-domination)
- [Mage Wars Arena: Paladin vs Siren Expansion Set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-arena-paladin-vs-siren-expansion-set)
- [Mage Wars Academy: Priestess Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-academy-priestess-expansion)
- [Mage Wars Academy: Warlock Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-academy-warlock-expansion)
- [Mage Wars Arena: Lost Grimoire Volume 1](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-arena-lost-grimoire-volume-1)
- [Mage Wars Academy: Elementalist Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-academy-elementalist-expansion)
- [Mage Wars Academy: Warlord Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-academy-warlord-expansion)
- [Mage Wars Academy: Forcemaster Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-academy-forcemaster-expansion)
- [Mage Wars Academy: Necromancer Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-academy-necromancer-expansion)
- [Mage Wars Academy: Monk Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-academy-monk-expansion)
- [Mage Wars Academy: Druid Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-academy-druid-expansion)
- [Mage Wars Academy/Mage Wars: Arena Dice Tower Promo 2016](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-academymage-wars-arena-dice-tower-promo-2016)
- [Mage Wars: Dice Tower 2013 funding campaign promo card set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-dice-tower-2013-funding-campaign-promo-card-set)
- [Mage Wars: Fire Elemental Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-fire-elemental-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Dice Tower 2015 Funding Campaign Promo Card Set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-dice-tower-2015-funding-campaign-promo-card-set)
- [Mage Wars: Debilitate Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-debilitate-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Plagued Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-plagued-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Altar of the Iron Guard Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-altar-of-the-iron-guard-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Holy Strike Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-holy-strike-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Bloodwave Greatbow Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-bloodwave-greatbow-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Clear Mind Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-clear-mind-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Mordok's Tome Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-mordoks-tome-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Dice Tower 2014 Non-Kickstarter promo card set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-dice-tower-2014-non-kickstarter-promo-card-set)
- [Mage Wars: Sunfire Burst Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-sunfire-burst-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Dice Tower 2014 funding campaign promo card set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-dice-tower-2014-funding-campaign-promo-card-set)
- [Mage Wars: Oscuda Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-oscuda-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Sersiryx, Imp Familiar Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-sersiryx-imp-familiar-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Altar of Peace Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-altar-of-peace-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Wand of Healing Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-wand-of-healing-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Kumanjaran Leopard Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-kumanjaran-leopard-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Stumble Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-stumble-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Leviathan Scale Armor Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-leviathan-scale-armor-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Spiked Armor Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-spiked-armor-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Asyran Defender Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-asyran-defender-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Dragonclaw Wolverine Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-dragonclaw-wolverine-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Joseph Trublood, High Cleric Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-joseph-trublood-high-cleric-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Wall of Force Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-wall-of-force-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Asto Vidatu, Angel Slayer Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-asto-vidatu-angel-slayer-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Raincloud Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-raincloud-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Mana Vampirism Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-mana-vampirism-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Selesius, the East Wind Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-selesius-the-east-wind-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Staff of Storms Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-staff-of-storms-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Victorian Griffin Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-victorian-griffin-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Elfric's Life Ring Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-elfrics-life-ring-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Hurl Rock Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-hurl-rock-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Spiked Buckler Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-spiked-buckler-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Storm Drake Hide Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-storm-drake-hide-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Meditation Amulet Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-meditation-amulet-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Summoning Circle Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-summoning-circle-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Galador, Protector of Straywood Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-galador-protector-of-straywood-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Gravikor Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-gravikor-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Vorpal Blade Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-vorpal-blade-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Akiro's Favor Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-akiros-favor-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Hurl Meteorite Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-hurl-meteorite-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Sandstorm Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-sandstorm-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Screaming Zombie Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-screaming-zombie-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Dispel Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-dispel-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Minor Heal Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-minor-heal-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Pharaoh's Cheetah Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-pharaohs-cheetah-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Ring of Healing Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-ring-of-healing-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars Arena: Promo Pack 01](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-arena-promo-pack-01)
- [Mage Wars: Ankh of Asyra Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-ankh-of-asyra-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Blur Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-blur-promo-card)
- [Mage Wars: Eeker Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-eeker-promo-card)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/mage-wars-arena)
- [Mage Wars Arena in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/mage-wars-arena)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/101721)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._