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Wizard

Wizard

Hobby Japan · 1978
230 min10+ yrs2.3/5 complexity7.3 BGG#5.595 BGG1,2 KCouplesStrategy
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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.

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FromRON 79
Wizard box art
official art · Hobby Japan

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.

This system was later developed into Advanced Wizard, one of the three books of the The Fantasy Trip role-playing system.

After Steve Jackson and Metagaming had parted he lost control of his creation. He responded to this by adapting the basic rules into a new system: GURPS, the Generic and Universal Role Playing System.

Steve Jackson has reacquired the rights to TFT and is republishing it as the Legacy Version (which will include a boxed copy of Wizard). For more information, go here...

https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/256884/fantasy-trip-legacy-edition

Integrates with:

Melee

Reimplemented by:

Legends of the Ancient World (RPG)
🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.3 / 5
BGG rating7.3 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
30 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#5.595

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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Wizard cost?
Wizard costs between 79 and 99 RON across Romanian stores.
Q2Where can I buy Wizard cheapest?
The lowest price for Wizard right now is 79 RON at Regatul Jocurilor. The Prices tab lists every store currently tracking it.
Q3How do you play Wizard?
Wizard is a adventure game, for 2 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Wizard — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Wizard support?
Wizard is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Wizard take?
A game of Wizard takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Wizard for?
Wizard is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Wizard?
Wizard has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.3 out of 5.

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Wizard (English Edition)
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