Mage wars academy features gameplay similar to mage wars arena neacutee mage wars with two mages in head to head combat to see who will be victorious mage wars academy is a two player starter set that features two mages two spellbooks and a new quotboardlessquot gameplay design that39s more portable and fast playing than mage wars arena all of the spell cards included in academy are compatible with those in arena players 2 playing time 20 30 minutes suggested ages 10