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Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Number of Players | 2-4 |
Brand | Hasbro Gaming |
Theme | Adventure |
Material | Sand |
About this item
- Arena of the Planeswalkers game lets players create a 3-D battle arena
- Includes figures, tiles, glyphs, dice and cards for a Magic: The Gathering battle
- Play as one of 5 Planeswalkers: Gideon, Jace, Liliana, Chandra, or Nissa
- Includes terrain boards for different battlefields and ruin pieces
- Includes 5 Planeswalker figures, 30 squad figures, 6 cardboard terrain boards, two 3-hex sand tiles, two 1-hex sand tiles, 2 ruins, 4 glyphs, 30 damage markers, 20-sided die, 10 combat dice, 15 army cards, 60 spell cards, turn marker, and game guide.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.52 x 15.75 x 10.51 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.52 pounds |
ASIN | B00SDJGCRA |
Item model number | B2606 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #153,665 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #5,130 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | October 10, 2017 |
Department | Strategy & Adventure Games |
Manufacturer | Hasbro |
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The next generation of Magic combat awaits in the incredible 3-D battle arena of this Arena of the Planeswalkers game! Each of the 5 mighty Planeswalkers comes with their own unique powers and squads, so it’s up to each player to summon creatures and choose the right spells to change the game! Can you survive your opponent’s magical assault and strike back with the perfect spell to dominate the plane? Choose your Planeswalker and find out! Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, Magic, their respective logos, (the mana symbols), the Planeswalker symbol, and all character names and their distinctive likenesses are property of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the USA and other countries. Hasbro and all related terms are trademarks of Hasbro.
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Magic: The Gathering Arena of the Planeswalkers Tactical Board Game
The next generation of Magic combat awaits in the incredible customizable battle arena of this Arena of the Planeswalkers tactical board game! Each of the 5 mighty Planeswalkers comes with their own unique powers and squads, so it's up to each player to summon creatures and choose the right spells to win the game. Will players survive their opponents' assault and strike back with the perfect spell to dominate the arena?
- Customize the Battle Arena!
- Includes Terrain Boards!
- Figures, Tiles, Glyphs, Dice, and Cards!
- 5 Planeswalkers To Choose From!
Customize Your Arena
This Magic: The Gathering Arena of the Planeswalkers tactical board game combines epic Magic: The Gathering combat with tactical decision-making and strategic battlefield positioning. Customize the battlefield with the modular gameboard and start the battle! Each player acts as a Planeswalker, summoning armies, casting game-changing spells, and aiming to outmaneuver their foes on the battlefield. With the 60 spell cards, players can set up traps, trigger combos, and surprise their opponents. The game also includes 30 figures and 5 painted Planeswalker figures.
Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, Magic, their respective logos, <the mana symbols>, the Planeswalker symbol, and all character names and their distinctive likenesses are property of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the USA and other countries.
Hasbro and all related terms are trademarks of Hasbro.
Play as Your Favorite Planeswalker
Battle rages on the drifting, mana-rich plane of Shandalar, and the mightiest of heroes meet to hone their combat skills in the arena. You can play as your favorite Planeswalker as you assume the role of one of these mighty heroes and unleash tremendous power against your opponents. Choose from 5 epic Planeswalkers: Gideon Jura, Jace Beleren, Liliana Vess, Chandra Nalaar, or Nissa Revane. Summon your creatures, control the board, and out-position your opponents to win the game!
Great for Newcomers and Longtime Magic: The Gathering Fans
The Magic: The Gathering Arena of the Planeswalkers tactical board game is great for new players and longtime fans alike. Both types of players can enjoy this figure-based game of strategy. While fans can appreciate references to the world of Magic: The Gathering, no prior knowledge is needed to play. Players can have fun summoning creatures and choosing the right spells to change the game! Who will be the last player standing?
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Includes 5 painted Planeswalker figures, 30 squad figures, 6 cardboard terrain boards, two plastic 3-hex sand tiles, two plastic 1-hex sand tiles, 2 ruins, 4 glyphs, 30 damage markers, 20-sided die, 10 6-sided combat dice, 15 army cards, 60 spell cards, turn marker, and game guide.
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Customers like the appearance and size of the tabletop game. For example, they say the sculpts look amazing, the game board and pieces are lovely, and the paint job on these mini figures is really great. They also say it's a fun, fast, and light game with great miniatures. That said, some complain about missing pieces. Opinions are mixed on understandability, paint quality, and balance.
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Customers find the game great, fun, and a great gateway game to both dice-based miniatures wargames and other games. They say the base game set is great and has a lot of options. The game is engaging, competitive, and fun with a large replay value. Customers also mention that the spell cards add depth and variety to your tactics. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and value of the product.
"...Great fun, a lot of dice and some strategy make for a really good time...." Read more
"...Putting all of this together, you have a surprisingly simple yet elegant strategy game that actually only takes about 30 minutes for two players...." Read more
"Multi-player game has a lot of replay value, 1 v 1 would likely get a little repetitive with the 4 included planeswalkers over time...." Read more
"...3. The game is straight forward, easy to set up, and the parts are well produced for being such an inexpensive game...." Read more
Customers find the value of the tabletop game to be good. They say the miniatures alone are worth the price, it's a relatively cheap purchase, and it'll provide hours of fun. Customers also mention that the game has a lot of replay value and intricacies.
"...For $20 this is a steal with so much replay value and intricacies. If you have Heroscape, see compatibility notes below...." Read more
"...But really I got this for the minis and I am stoked at the value and quality there...." Read more
"...For 5 dollars, this is certainly worth the buy and rebasing. A great deal for fodder minis." Read more
"...it makes it easier for me to keep track of mine, but they are pretty cheap compared to the painted planeswalkers...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the tabletop game. They say the sculpts look amazing, the game board and pieces are lovely, and the paint job on the mini figures is great. They also say the game is fun, quick, and exciting, with every color feeling thematically as it should.
"...I actually like that the squads are solid colored, rather than intricately painted, it makes it easier for me to keep track of mine, but they are..." Read more
"...I couldn't tell you a thing about the game itself, but the models are nice." Read more
"...The game cards have very good art and seem as well made as MTG cards...." Read more
"...The planeswalkers within the set are also an excellent choice as wizard figures for the new FROSTGRAVE miniatures skirmish game by Osprey books :-)" Read more
Customers like the size of the game. They say it's a fun, fast, and light game with great miniatures. They also say the minis can double as minis for D&D games, and that the game has the potential to be massively expanded and customized.
"...With Glyphs and a few pieces of topography, as well as a somewhat customizable playing board, you can get a lot of mileage out of this game...." Read more
"...The miniatures are fine, not amazing but with the games price they do the job...." Read more
"...The bases are larger than 1 inch, but the scale is spot on with other official D&D minis...." Read more
"...This game has the potential to be massively expanded and customized. Your imagination is the boundary." Read more
Customers are mixed about the understandability of the tabletop game. Some mention that it's straight forward, easy to set up, and fairly easy to learn. They also say that it is fun and easy to play once you get the hang of it. However, others say that the instructions for this game are convoluted and not detailed enough. They feel that the rules are pretty complicated and not thoroughly explained in the rulebook.
"...Certain weird interactions that come up often are not thoroughly explained in the rulebook, and many interactions involving spell cards are implied..." Read more
"...Simple enough to pick up quick but the strategies can evolve over time as you learn how the Planeswalkers work...." Read more
"...The rules are complicated enough I wouldn't go below 10 year old for the game, and only then with adults who are willing to learn the rules...." Read more
"...Perfect blend of Heroscape and Magic TCG.3. The game is straight forward, easy to set up, and the parts are well produced for being such..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the paint quality of the tabletop game. Some mention that the planeswalker miniatures are painted to a fairly good tabletop standard, while others say that they are poorly painted and mediocre.
"...We played several games as soon as we opened the boxes. Pieces are painted poorly but otherwise everything is super cool. Arrived super quick." Read more
"...The 5 planeswalker miniatures are painted to a fairly good tabletop standard and the many different men and monsters that form their armies are of a..." Read more
"...is stupid and you should throw it away immediately, since nothing is organized by color and you have to spend hours figuring which figure fits back..." Read more
"...but upon closer inspection, the models are lazy and the painting job is abysmal.If you want a ton of mooks for cheap, get it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the balance of the tabletop game. Some mention that each planeswalker is well balanced, while others say that there are some balance issues.
"...with all five colors, and there isn't one I didn't like; all feel well balanced with great potential for more creative strategies as I play them..." Read more
"...tracking hitpoints with cubes on figure bases is also clunky and not consistent...." Read more
"...Each Plainswalker is well balanced and you can use all the old Heroscape terrain pieces to make the board more fun...." Read more
"It's fun, but there are some balance issues. House rules are a must, otherwise it's a blast!" Read more
Customers are disappointed with the missing pieces in the tabletop game. They mention that the main plainswalker pieces are missing, as well as the rule book and cards. The game also comes with a big, flat board and only enough tiles to make a small hillock.
"...Otherwise, my main issue is the lack of tiles. It comes with a big, flat board, and only enough tiles to make a small hillock...." Read more
"Came quick but is missing 2 sand tiles. Not that big of a deal, but I expect what I pay for." Read more
"product is fun to play and all but my game came with missing parts if it was not for this it would be a 4 star review." Read more
"...Also, missing main plains walkers pieces. All other pieces were included except the most important ones!..." Read more
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Longer Review: The game is played by 2-5 players in which you each control a Planeswalker and two squads of creatures. Scenarios are included, but the easiest way to play this is "death match," in which you play until you are the last player standing. The game has elements of luck (dice control attack and defense, cards are drawn) but mostly strategy. With Glyphs and a few pieces of topography, as well as a somewhat customizable playing board, you can get a lot of mileage out of this game. A 1v1 game will last 30-45 minutes; 3 players may reach 70 min, 4 players 110 mins, 5 players can reach almost 150 mins.
If you have Heroscape, this game is quite compatible. The hill tiles in AoP are simply Heroscape tiles, so feel free to throw in some land hexes from Heroscape to add to the customization. I would ditch the cardboard walls for Heroscape's Ruin Walls and throw some 7-hex tiles in. Similarly, the dice are Heroscape, the mechanics are Heroscape, etc. I haven't tried adding Heroscape armies into this game, however, so there may be some balancing issues you may encounter, especially since the AoP armies are balanced with the summoning and enchantments in mind. If you're a huge Heroscaper looking for a fix, this will do it, but be warned that this game does not use Order Markers. Personally I never used Order Markers; in AoP (and in my Heroscape games) you pick your Army Card each round at the start of your turn. Additionally, you have to summon your creatures (2 figures per turn) in a manner similar to Iskra and the Rechets, and if your Planeswalker is still alive you can use a deck of spell cards to swing the game in your favor. The final difference between Heroscape and AoP is that some of the USquads have health, and the damage counters are placed on the base of the figure. Otherwise, everything is the same. Line of Sight, Height Advantage, Climbing, Water, Engagement, everything.
If you've never played Heroscape, it's still fun, but Heroscapers will get the most out of this.
The game takes place on a constructable battlefield composed of cardboard tiles that interlock with each other like puzzle pieces, featuring a grid of hexagonal spaces where the figures will stand. A few plastic hex tiles are included to provide a third dimension to the game as height-based terrain, which was a key factor in Heroscape's popularity. Cardboard props act as obstacles, making some hexes inaccessible and providing cover from line-of-sight. The overall gameplay is an army-based strategy brawl, and various included scenarios provide guidelines on how to construct the playing field based on how many people are playing. The game can accommodate 2-5 players, with a 2v2 team variant.
Players choose one of the Planeswalker figures to be the leader of their army, each representing one of the five colors of Magic and thus have gameplay strategies based on the color philosophy from the original card game. White focuses on team-wide effects and higher defense, blue uses many disruption tactics to counteract or stall other players' plans, black has fast ways to destroy units while being able to revive its own, red goes for hyper-aggressive tactics, and green is incredibly mobile and can strike from afar more effectively than other colors. I have played with all five colors, and there isn't one I didn't like; all feel well balanced with great potential for more creative strategies as I play them more.
The basics of the gameplay involve summoning creatures to expand your army, trekking across the map to get in position, and then ultimately take down the opposing Planeswalker(s). Units have abilities that can create variance in the game, so a session isn't simply a prettier-looking version of checkers. Players also have access to a small deck of cards containing spells that when cast provide a wide variety of effects; this is the most notable difference between this game and Heroscape, which did not have spell cards. Figuring out when is the best opportunity to cast a certain spell adds a new layer of strategy to the game, and the combination is much smoother than many of us have anticipated. Putting all of this together, you have a surprisingly simple yet elegant strategy game that actually only takes about 30 minutes for two players. Many war-style games with armies and fleets tend to drag on for hours, which can be off-putting to people who don't want to lose an entire night of board gaming to a single game. If you have a war-based strategy gaming itch you need to scratch, Arena of the Planeswalker is a fantastic choice.
Despite all this, why did I only give this product 4 stars? The included rules are oddly vague. Certain weird interactions that come up often are not thoroughly explained in the rulebook, and many interactions involving spell cards are implied to work in a certain way only if you apply the rules taken from the Magic card game instead. This is not surprising of course, but to people who have never played Magic these interactions do not seem obvious and create confusion. If the game wants to appeal to a larger crowd besides just Magic players, a much clearer set of rules is necessary.
Most notably, however, is the fact that the game is built to support expansions and customization of armies and decks. However none exist at the time of this review and expansions are said to show up in 2016. This game has the potential to be deeper and more complex with customizations, yet we have no access to that power. That doesn't necessarily mean this base set is bad without it, but it's difficult to tell how well expansions will work if we don't even have any to use as examples.
Overall, the game is solid. It's an amazing bargain at only $30, and well worth playing by anyone with a passing interesting with the concept. Magic fans will enjoy a chance of pace from the usual card gaming, and others will definitely enjoy the fast-paced army combat experience. Do not let this game fly under your radar just because of the idea that it's some weird Magic board game, for it is much more than that.
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Reviewed in Italy on May 13, 2023
Cons: No crossover w/ Magic the Gathering card game. This is only MTG in name, it is not compatible w/ any of your MTG cards. It looks like Hasbro gave up on this series w/ only 2 expansions. So much potential here if they would only sell extra heroes and tiles. Very cheap on the included extras. Hasbro only included a few tiles and no other landscape items....in Heroscape you can build forts, forests, jungles etc etc. There is room for a lot of creativity and in Arena of the planeswalkers, you get the bare minimum of parts thus my suggestion of loading up on the base game with expansions and an extra base game if it is on sale. Your maps will become larger and battles legendary!
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2018
Cons: No crossover w/ Magic the Gathering card game. This is only MTG in name, it is not compatible w/ any of your MTG cards. It looks like Hasbro gave up on this series w/ only 2 expansions. So much potential here if they would only sell extra heroes and tiles. Very cheap on the included extras. Hasbro only included a few tiles and no other landscape items....in Heroscape you can build forts, forests, jungles etc etc. There is room for a lot of creativity and in Arena of the planeswalkers, you get the bare minimum of parts thus my suggestion of loading up on the base game with expansions and an extra base game if it is on sale. Your maps will become larger and battles legendary!