Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition cover
2018

Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition

by Vlaada Chvátil, Paul Grogan, Phil Pettifer · WizKids (I)

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Players1–5
Time150m
ComplexityHeavy
Age14+

About the game

What is Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition?

Combining elements of RPGs, deck-building, and traditional board games, the Mage Knight Board Game puts you in control of one of seven 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. In cooperative scenarios, the players win or lose as a group. Solo rules are also included. Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition contains the base game; The Lost Legion, Shades of Tezla, and Krang Character expansions; comprehensive integrated rules text; five new cards; and miniatures with alternate paint jobs.

How it plays

Mechanics

Card Play Conflict ResolutionCooperative GameDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDice RollingGrid MovementHand ManagementModular BoardOpen DraftingRole PlayingSolo / Solitaire GameTile PlacementVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

AdventureExplorationFantasyFighting

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