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Dungeons & Dragons: Rock Paper Wizard
WizKids (I) · 2016
3–630 min14+ yrs1.3/5 complexity6.5 BGG#3.800 BGG3,9 KParty
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How do you play Dungeons & Dragons: Rock Paper Wizard?
The main objective of Dungeons & Dragons: Rock Paper Wizard is to be the first player to accumulate 25 gold pieces. Players will cast spells to move their pawns strategically on the board, aiming to be in the best positions to collect treasure.
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Setup
Place the game board, gold tokens, and spell cards; each player gets a character pawn, three gold, and the starting player token.
The rules, step by step
Setup
To set up the game, place the game board in the center of the playing area. The board has a central starting zone, a treasure zone (orange), and an exit zone (blue). Each player chooses a character pawn and places it in the central starting zone. Give each player three gold pieces. Shuffle the spell cards and place them face-up in a row, one card per player (up to a maximum of five cards). The player who last played D&D gets the starting player token.
Objective
The main objective of Dungeons & Dragons: Rock Paper Wizard is to be the first player to accumulate 25 gold pieces. Players will cast spells to move their pawns strategically on the board, aiming to be in the best positions to collect treasure.
On your turn
Each round, players secretly choose one of the available spell cards from the row and decide which player or object they want to target. On the count of 'Rock, Paper, Wizard!', all players simultaneously reveal their chosen spell gesture and point to their target. Starting with the player holding the starting player token and proceeding clockwise, each player resolves their chosen spell's effect. Spells can move players, steal gold, or have other effects. After all spells are resolved, the starting player token passes to the next player.
Scoring
After all spells for the round have been resolved, players check their positions on the game board. The player whose pawn is closest to the dragon's lair (the orange zone) earns 5 gold pieces. If there are multiple players tied for the closest position, they all receive 5 gold. The player(s) in the second closest position to the dragon's lair receive 3 gold pieces. Players in the exit zone (blue) move one space towards the center, and players in the treasure zone (orange) move one space towards the center due to the dragon's heat.
Game end
The game concludes immediately at the end of any round in which at least one player has accumulated 25 or more gold pieces. The player with the highest total amount of gold at this point is declared the winner. In case of a tie, the tied player who is closest to the dragon's lair on the game board wins.
Tips
A unique rule in this game involves magical collisions: if two players simultaneously cast the same spell at each other (targeting each other with identical spells), a magical explosion occurs. Instead of resolving their chosen spells, both players involved in the collision draw the top card from the spell deck. They look at this card in secret and resolve its effect during their turn. This introduces an element of chaos and unpredictability, as the drawn spell might be beneficial or detrimental to the player, adding a layer of strategic bluffing and risk-taking to the game.
🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.3 / 5
BGG rating6.5 / 10
Vibe
Party
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
30 min
Players
3–6
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#3.800
✨ from Trișache · verified
Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the goal of the game?
The main objective of Dungeons & Dragons: Rock Paper Wizard is to be the first player to accumulate 25 gold pieces. Players will cast spells to move their pawns strategically on the board, aiming to be in the best positions to collect treasure.
Q2How do you set up the game?
To set up the game, place the game board in the center of the playing area. The board has a central starting zone, a treasure zone (orange), and an exit zone (blue). Each player chooses a character pawn and places it in the central starting zone. Give each player three gold pieces. Shuffle the spell cards and place them face-up in a row, one card per player (up to a maximum of five cards). The player who last played D&D gets the starting player token.
Q3How does a turn work?
Each round, players secretly choose one of the available spell cards from the row and decide which player or object they want to target. On the count of 'Rock, Paper, Wizard!', all players simultaneously reveal their chosen spell gesture and point to their target. Starting with the player holding the starting player token and proceeding clockwise, each player resolves their chosen spell's effect. Spells can move players, steal gold, or have other effects. After all spells are resolved, the starting player token passes to the next player.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
After all spells for the round have been resolved, players check their positions on the game board. The player whose pawn is closest to the dragon's lair (the orange zone) earns 5 gold pieces. If there are multiple players tied for the closest position, they all receive 5 gold. The player(s) in the second closest position to the dragon's lair receive 3 gold pieces. Players in the exit zone (blue) move one space towards the center, and players in the treasure zone (orange) move one space towards the center due to the dragon's heat.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game concludes immediately at the end of any round in which at least one player has accumulated 25 or more gold pieces. The player with the highest total amount of gold at this point is declared the winner. In case of a tie, the tied player who is closest to the dragon's lair on the game board wins.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
A unique rule in this game involves magical collisions: if two players simultaneously cast the same spell at each other (targeting each other with identical spells), a magical explosion occurs. Instead of resolving their chosen spells, both players involved in the collision draw the top card from the spell deck. They look at this card in secret and resolve its effect during their turn. This introduces an element of chaos and unpredictability, as the drawn spell might be beneficial or detrimental to the player, adding a layer of strategic bluffing and risk-taking to the game.
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Q9How do you play Dungeons & Dragons: Rock Paper Wizard?
Dungeons & Dragons: Rock Paper Wizard is a fantasy game, for 3–6 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring simultaneous action selection. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Dungeons & Dragons: Rock Paper Wizard — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does Dungeons & Dragons: Rock Paper Wizard support?
Dungeons & Dragons: Rock Paper Wizard is played by 3–6 players.
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