How many players is Wiz-War?

Wiz-War plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Wiz-War take to play?

A game of Wiz-War takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Wiz-War rates 6.9/10 from 1,608 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a fantasy / fighting game built around modular board, player elimination.

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Wiz-War (1983)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 60 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.9/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like fantasy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Wiz-War

In the light, beer & pretzels type of game Wiz-War, players are transformed into wizards attempting to collect treasures from a twisted little maze. At the heart of the game is a deck of cards that the players use to cast spells, power-up spells, and augment movement. Each turn, players can move up to three spaces (or more with the use of number cards).

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Fantasy Fighting

Mechanics: Modular Board, Player Elimination · Designer: Tom Jolly

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Wiz-War FAQ

How many players is Wiz-War?: Wiz-War plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Wiz-War take to play?: A game of Wiz-War takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Wiz-War any good?: Wiz-War rates 6.9/10 from 1,608 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a fantasy / fighting game built around modular board, player elimination.