Wizard

Wizard

Adventure, Fantasy, Wargame

by Steve Jackson (I)

Score

Ratings

Published

Players

5.7

525

1978

2 players

BGG community rating

Ranked #5590 on BoardGameGeek

Complexity

2.3

Light-Medium

Best with

2

players

Play time

30 min

Age

10+

Information

Players

2 players

Best with

2 players

Play time

30 min

Age

10+

Complexity

2.3 / 5 · Light-Medium

BGG Rank

#5590

Published

1978

Designer

Steve Jackson (I)

Artists

Clark Bradley, Liz Danforth, Rick Hershey, Pat Hidy

Publishers

Hobby Japan, Metagaming, Sfera

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About

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)

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Categories & mechanics

AdventureFantasyWargameDice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridLine of SightRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimulationVariable Player Powers