# Professor Evil and the Citadel of Time: Professor Evil and the Architects of Magic

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Brett J. Gilbert, Matthew Dunstan
- **Artists**: Biboun, Paul Mafayon
- **Publishers**: Funforge
- **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Movement, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy teaming up against a time‑bending villain, you’ll love the extra strategic depth.Unique powers for new heroesTreasure tiles grant bonusesTime portals add tensionStill light complexityRequires solid teamworkHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
The *Architects of Magic* expansion shakes up the already chaotic gameplay of *Professor Evil and the Citadel of Time*. It adds two fresh heroes – Lloyd Right, the field engineer, and Morgane Cardini, the lab sorceress – each bringing a unique power that meshes nicely with the characters you already know. There’s no forced combo: mix and match these talents as you like, crafting new strategies every session.

A key new element is the Professor's "Possessions" – treasure tiles representing his prized personal artifacts. Rescuing a possession gives the team a handy boost; if the Professor secures it first, the game clock speeds up, adding tension. Time Portals also appear whenever the Professor stops in a room, letting him jump back in time and repeat his turn, making him an even more unpredictable foe.

Action Points still drive decision‑making: each turn you allocate points to move, attack, use abilities, or interact with treasures. Area movement preserves the feeling of exploring the castle, while dice rolling adds that lucky (or unlucky) twist that can flip the outcome in an instant. Since the game is cooperative, communication is vital – you must coordinate who uses which power and when to gamble on a portal.

For 2‑4 players, a match runs 30‑45 minutes, and the complexity stays light (weight 2/5), perfect for players who enjoy tactical depth without drowning in rules. If you liked the base game, you’ll love the extra strategic layer and the sense of truly battling a time‑bending Professor Evil. Ready your lab, set your action points, and good luck – the clock waits for no one!

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game take?
Approximately 30–45 minutes, depending on the group's familiarity.

### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, the expansion requires *Professor Evil and the Citadel of Time* as a prerequisite.

### What is the complexity level?
Weight 2/5, considered light – easy to learn and quick to play.

### What new components are included?
New character figures (Lloyd and Morgane), Possession tiles, Time Portal markers, and several ability cards.

### Can I play without the new characters?
You can, but you’ll miss out on the unique powers they bring to the game.

### Is the expansion still cooperative?
Yes, it remains a fully cooperative experience against Professor Evil.

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