Wizard's Gambit

Published 2008

"Join the Convocation of Wizards in battle against the ancient enemy - The Fallen! Do you have what it takes to become the next Grand Siege Magus?" In Wizard’s Gambit, players become wizards who take turns placing Magical Components on Spells in a common Spell Pool in the center of the play area. When all of the required Magical Components have been placed on a given Spell, the wizard who completed that Spell claims it as their own, creating a Spell Book face up in front of them. Once the Spell is added to their Spell Book, a wizard may immediately apply the effects of the Spell, giving him more power to defeat his competitors. Wizards can further affect the course of play by casting Incantation cards during their turn, which can provide advantages in playing the game. Additionally, wizards can invoke the highest power, the Wizard’s Gambit, to thwart other wizard competitors and increase their chance of claiming powerful Spells for their own. Each Spell has a point value, which adds up cumulatively to represent their Spell Book’s score. The first wizard to reach a Spell point total of ten (10) points wins the game and is proclaimed Grand Siege Magus. Wizard's Gambit is a light-hearted game for the casual gamer and for family play.

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Mechanics

Wizard's Gambit

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.81/5
Year
2008
BGG Rating
5.92
BGG Rank
#19216
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Wizard's Gambit supports 2 to 5 players.
A typical game of Wizard's Gambit takes about 45 minutes.
Wizard's Gambit has a complexity rating of 1.81/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Wizard's Gambit is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Wizard's Gambit has a rating of 5.92/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 197 ratings. It is ranked #19216 overall.
Wizard's Gambit was designed by Eric Drever, Matthew Stipes. It was published in 2008.