Magic: The Gathering – Arena of the Planeswalkers: Shadows over Innistrad cover
2016BGG rank #5,584

Magic: The Gathering – Arena of the Planeswalkers: Shadows over Innistrad

by James D'Aloisio, Ethan Fleischer, Austin Rucker, Craig Van Ness · Hasbro

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Players2–4
Time60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is Magic: The Gathering – Arena of the Planeswalkers: Shadows over Innistrad?

Stand-alone expansion to Magic: The Gathering – Arena of the Planeswalkers. Innistrad is a plane in the Multiverse unlike any other. It's a place where humankind is threatened on all sides by vampires, werewolves, spirits, and ghouls. Twisted, pointed stones called cryptoliths have risen throughout the land and have attracted the attention of those trying to unravel a deeper mystery, for they hold a deep power. As players face off against each other over the cryptoliths’ fate, that power can tip the scales of battle. The first player or team to achieve their victory condition wins the game.

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingGrid MovementHand ManagementModular BoardTeam-Based Game

On the shelf

Categories

FantasyMiniaturesWargame

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