Arena of the Planeswalkers
The, as yet unnamed, Magic: The Gathering Strategy Board Game is a tactical miniatures game for 2-5 players, inspired by the Magic: The Gathering card game, taking place on Shandalar. [1] [2] [3] It is co-developed by Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro. The final name will be announced at a later date. The game will be globally available in Fall 2015.
The Strategy Board Game pays homage to the TCG by including many elements and references to the card game, but no prior knowledge of Magic is needed to play the game. The players are one of five planeswalkers, they summon armies, cast game-changing [spells]], and try to outmaneuver their foes on the battlefield. The players customize the battlefield by designing the map, placing terrain and powerful glyphs. Will the game include any collectible pieces?
- Each game will include the same five highly detailed, fully painted Planeswalker mini-figures: Chandra Nalaar, Jace Beleren, Nissa Revane, Liliana Vess and a character that will be revealed at later date.
- The game is not played with Magic: The Gathering cards, but it pulls directly from Magic lore and includes references to many classic cards.
- The Magic: The Gathering Strategy Board Game is a standalone experience from the TCG. Many familiar concepts will be present, but streamlined for the board game