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Wizard
Microgame #6 in the Metagaming Microgames series is a board game of magical combat. On a paper hex map representing an arena, players fight it out with cardboard counters. Wizards are rated for Strength, Dexterity and Intelligence and can cast various spells. Rules for combining the game with Melee are included.
What is Wizard
Microgame #6 in the Metagaming Microgames series is a board game of magical combat. On a paper hex map representing an arena, players fight it out with cardboard counters. Wizards are rated for Strength, Dexterity and Intelligence and can cast various spells. Rules for combining the game with Melee are included.
Included a 32-page booklet (4¼" by 7", or half-legal size), with a hex map (12" by 14") and counter sheet.
Designed by Steve Jackson and illustrated by Clark Bradley.
Wizard was released in a second edition published in 1979 which had a very different cover. Both were released in plastic bags. A third edition released in 1980 had almost the same cover, but was boxed.
Game details
- Players
- 2
- Age
- +10
- Duration
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 1978
- Mechanics
- Dice Rolling · Grid Movement · Hexagon Grid
- Categories
- Adventure · Fantasy · Wargame
- Designer
- Steve Jackson (I)
- Publisher
- Hobby Japan · Metagaming · Sfera · Steve Jackson Games
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How many players is Wizard for?
Wizard plays with 2 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 30 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 10.
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