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Designed by Colby Dauch
Published by Plaid Hat Games, Cube Factory of Ideas + 4 more
Players
2-4
Community Snapshot
Since 2011, Summoner Wars: Master Set has captivated fans of dice rolling and hand management with its medium complexity design, shining brightest at 2 players.
How It Plays
Dice Rolling
You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!
Grid Movement
Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.
Hand Management
You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.
Stat Check Resolution
Outcomes are determined by comparing stats — if your numbers are high enough, you succeed!
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
About This Game
Summoner Wars is a fast-playing, action-packed card game for 2-4 players in which they take on the role of Summoners: powerful beings who harness the power of mysterious Summoning Stones to lead their race to conquest on the war-torn planet of Itharia. These Summoners wield terrible magic on the battlefield, freezing their foes in place, draining their enemies of power, and even bringing rains of fire down from the heavens. But most notoriously, they summon their great race's hordes of warriors to the battlefield, to clash in the never-ending struggle for supremacy.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
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Play Time
30-60 min
Complexity
2.5 / 5
Rating
7.5
Year
2011