Fast tactical card combat on a grid where dead units fuel the summoning of new ones across wildly different factions.
Vibe's take
tactical grid combat, faction mastery, fast summoning rhythm, competitive intensity
Who it's for
Tactical combat fans who want miniature wargame depth in a fast, portable card game format with diverse factions.
Not for you if…
You prefer cooperative play or want a game without the dice rolls that determine combat outcomes.
Two summoners clash on a grid battlefield, playing unit cards from hand and maneuvering them for tactical advantage. Summoner Wars distills miniature wargaming into a fast card game where your dead units become the magic points to summon new ones. Each faction has a completely different playstyle, from the swarming Cave Goblins to the precise Phoenix Elves. Quick enough for a lunch break, deep enough for tournament play.
Players
Duration
30–60 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #837
6.8k ratings
Published
2009
Language
Moderate text
Designed by
Colby Dauch
Published by
Plaid Hat Games
Sounds like your kind of game?
Fast tactical card combat on a grid where dead units fuel the summoning of new ones across wildly different factions.
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