Wiz-War (eighth edition)

Published 2012

Game description from the publisher: In Wiz-War, wizards wage no-spells-barred magical duels deep in an underground labyrinth. This classic board game of magical mayhem for 2-4 players, created by Tom Jolly in 1983, pits players' wizards against each other in a stupendous struggle for magical mastery. Win by stealing other wizards' treasures and hauling them back to your base, or just score points by blasting the other wizards. The last wizard standing always wins. Staying true to the spirit of the game that has entertained players for years, as well inspiring an entire genre of games, this 2011 edition of Wiz-War caters to the imagination and the funny bone. Casting an enriched array of spells, your wizards race through an underground maze, avoiding fireballs, werewolves, and psychic storms. Subtle game enhancements by Kevin Wilson and Tom Jolly promote faster play and clarify card effects. Re-implements: Wiz-War (This entry is separate from Wiz-War based on reports from the designer that the new edition has expanded components and significant rules changes; it's also easier to merge two games that are the same than split two games in one listing that turn out to be different.)

Mechanics

Deck Construction Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hand Management Interrupts Line of Sight Map Deformation Modular Board Pick-up and Deliver Player Elimination Take That Variable Set-up

Categories

Fantasy Fighting

Designers

Kevin Wilson Tom Jolly

Publishers

Edge Entertainment Fantasy Flight Games Giochi Uniti Heidelberger Spieleverlag Wargames Club Publishing
Wiz-War (eighth edition)

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
30-60 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.32/5
Year
2012
BGG Rating
7.06
BGG Rank
#1235
Min Age
14+

Frequently Asked Questions

Wiz-War (eighth edition) supports 2 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A game of Wiz-War (eighth edition) takes between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Wiz-War (eighth edition) has a complexity rating of 2.32/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Wiz-War (eighth edition) is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Wiz-War (eighth edition) has a rating of 7.06/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 5,194 ratings. It is ranked #1235 overall.
Wiz-War (eighth edition) was designed by Kevin Wilson, Tom Jolly. It was published in 2012.