Mage Wars: Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion

Arcane Wonders, Pegasus Spiele · Board game · 2013
2 · best 2 90 min Weight 3.4/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're already a fan of Mage Wars and want more mage options and tactical depth, this expansion is a must-have! New characters with unique abilities and game-changing conditions.

Highlights
  • New mages with unique powers
  • Expands tactical combat
  • Adds new game conditions
  • Great for Mage Wars lovers
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base Mage Wars game
  • Focused on magical combat
  • Can increase complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to expand the battlefield in Mage Wars with the Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome expansion! This time, the conflict takes place in the land of the Johktari, where southern tribes have thrived for centuries but now face invasion by the forces of Westlock. With this expansion, you'll step into the shoes of two new, powerful mages: the Priestess of the Order of Malakai or the Johktari Beastmaster. The Beastmaster embodies ferocity and pride, a natural hunter defending her people tooth and nail. She's a skilled archer with a range bonus on her ranged attacks and can sprint like a cheetah for rapid repositioning. And if an enemy is wounded, beware, as she has a special ability to relentlessly hunt injured prey with her animal companions. On the other side stands the Priest of Malakai, a crusader against non-believers. He seeks divine justice, and his basic attacks deal light damage. But watch out, once per round, if he damages an enemy with light damage, the target might burst into flames! Completing his divine might is his Holy Avenger ability, ensuring divine retribution is swift. The expansion also introduces creatures with the 'Intercept' ability, ready to defend their mage at any cost by jumping in front of ranged attacks. To spice things up further, new conditions like Bleed, Stuck, and Tainted arrive to complicate your opponents' lives. It's an addition that brings more variety and tactical depth for those who already enjoy the magical combat of Mage Wars.

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Game: Mage Wars Players: Two-Player Only Games
Publisher Arcane Wonders, Pegasus Spiele
Designer Benjamin Pope, Bryan Pope
Artist Addison Rankin, Christophe Swal, Craig J. Spearing, Diego Gisbert Llorens, Jason Engle, Leonardo Borazio, Lorraine Schleter, Maichol Quinto, Mariusz Gandzel, Nick Deligaris, Pavel Guzenko, Peter Tikos, Richard Vass, Tiziano Baracchi

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base Mage Wars game to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! The 'Conquest of Kumanjaro – Spell Tome Expansion' is an expansion and requires the base Mage Wars game to be played.
How many players can play with this expansion?
Just like the base game, this expansion is designed for 2 players.
Does the expansion add a lot of new components?
It introduces two new playable mages, each with their own spellbook, plus new creatures and condition cards.
Does the complexity of the game increase significantly with this expansion?
The overall complexity doesn't change drastically, but the new powers and conditions add more tactical layers and strategies to master.
Who is this expansion best suited for?
It's perfect for players who already enjoy Mage Wars and want more character variety and tactical challenges, especially if they like magical combat.
How long does a game with this expansion typically last?
Games usually take around 90 minutes, similar to the base game, depending on player experience.