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Swords & Wizardry

Swords & Wizardry

Gibsons · 1980
245 min9+ yrs6.1 BGG40CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Swords & Wizardry?

Swords & Wizardry is a fantasy version of Stratego. However unlike Stratego pieces are not numbered, to show their relative strength, to win 'combat' a combat table is referred to.

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Swords & Wizardry box art
official art · Gibsons

Swords & Wizardry is a fantasy version of Stratego. However unlike Stratego pieces are not numbered, to show their relative strength, to win 'combat' a combat table is referred to. Also the wizard is a special piece with extra powers.

game anatomy
BGG rating6.1 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Play time
45 min
Players
2
Recommended age
9+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Swords & Wizardry cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Swords & Wizardry cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Swords & Wizardry?
Swords & Wizardry is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Swords & Wizardry — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Swords & Wizardry support?
Swords & Wizardry is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Swords & Wizardry take?
A game of Swords & Wizardry takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Swords & Wizardry for?
Swords & Wizardry is recommended from age 9.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Swords & Wizardry new.

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