Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards, an R Rated Adventure Time-ish Board Game you might have missed
Have you ever dreamt of being an all-powerful wizard, smiting your foes with your special brand of magic? Did you enjoy the T.V. show Adventure Time and its’ unique, sometimes unsettling art style? Are you a fan of (fictitiously) killing your friends? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then you should pick up a copy of the board game Epic Spell Wars of The Battle Wizards Duel at Mt Skullzfyre
. (TL;DR below)
The gameplay of this unique card battling game has the wizards draw eight cards which, are used as pieces to a spell to cast. These spells consist of three parts; source, quality, and delivery, arranged in a way to create the most powerful spell with which to smite your enemies. After building the spell, wizards’ place the pieces of the spell face down in front of them, the most powerful spell casts first. Each takes a turn reading the name of their spell in the voice of their chosen wizard and are penalized if they fail to do so. This element makes it all the more hilarious as husky-voiced friends attempt to capture Fey Ticklebottom the Enchanter's falsetto as he slays his victims. Play continues until one wizard is left standing, they receive a treasure card and one Last Wizard Standing token, the first to two tokens wins.
The length of the game depends on how well you know the rules but it's generally quick paced. I suggest watching the video they link on the front of the rulebook with friends if, you are the type that doesn't like to read aloud. I do, however, suggest reading the forward of the rulebook to everyone who is about the play the game for the first time as it sets the mood for the entirety of the game. The first time I played it, it took probably thirty minutes to get through the first round of play but each sequential round got faster. The rules are mostly straightforward but, some of the effects that the cards have on the game can create a complex set of events that will require a rulebook to resolve. I will caution that there are a few versions of this game, I have the first and second
, both can be played separate of each other but, the second adds an additional gameplay element that is kind of confusing if you are new and I have yet to play the third
.
The artwork on the spell cards alone is entertaining to examine at since the art is created by Nick Edwards, one of the artists who worked on the cult hit T.V. show Adventure Time. For those familiar with art Adventure Time, the style is similar but created for the more adult crowd that enjoyed the series and for those unfamiliar, expect silly but overtly graphic cartoonish depictions of gore and vulgarity. I should stop to say at this moment, to any reader with a child who likes Adventure Time who is thinking this might make a good gift, that this game is not for the young or faint of heart. The art on some of the cards can be quite explicit with spell names like Death Wish, Gore-nado, Testikill, and Lady Luck’s Panties.
After playing quite a few games with some friends I have noticed that the game is best played with groups of four or more. Playing with anything less leads to short games, in order to circumvent this, we would play with a modifier wherein our character cards started with max life. The materials used for the Wizard cards, Spell Cards, and tokens are all made of quality material and should stand the test of time for even the most experienced wizards. The designers of the game even supplied additional bags to store for the tokens and Wizard cards.
Overall, I really enjoyed this game. I spent time just looking through all the cards and chuckling at the names of some of the spells and treasure cards. The game can get mildly tedious at times when you are the first wizard killed and the others are left duking it out while you watch from the sidelines. I suggest playing with close friends who don’t mind getting a little weird and your favorite intoxicant, as it tends to get people a little sillier.
TL;DR. Card battle game where last person standing wins. Great card art geared for adults who don't mind being crass situations. Not really a kids game. The game is more fun with four or more people but, can be played with just two. Rules can get complex at times but the premise is simple enough for even children to pick up on.
4.5 out of 5 Stars.
Please feel free to tell me how wrong or right that I am. I love to hear your thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to read my review and I hope that you will share it with others.
. (TL;DR below)The gameplay of this unique card battling game has the wizards draw eight cards which, are used as pieces to a spell to cast. These spells consist of three parts; source, quality, and delivery, arranged in a way to create the most powerful spell with which to smite your enemies. After building the spell, wizards’ place the pieces of the spell face down in front of them, the most powerful spell casts first. Each takes a turn reading the name of their spell in the voice of their chosen wizard and are penalized if they fail to do so. This element makes it all the more hilarious as husky-voiced friends attempt to capture Fey Ticklebottom the Enchanter's falsetto as he slays his victims. Play continues until one wizard is left standing, they receive a treasure card and one Last Wizard Standing token, the first to two tokens wins.
The length of the game depends on how well you know the rules but it's generally quick paced. I suggest watching the video they link on the front of the rulebook with friends if, you are the type that doesn't like to read aloud. I do, however, suggest reading the forward of the rulebook to everyone who is about the play the game for the first time as it sets the mood for the entirety of the game. The first time I played it, it took probably thirty minutes to get through the first round of play but each sequential round got faster. The rules are mostly straightforward but, some of the effects that the cards have on the game can create a complex set of events that will require a rulebook to resolve. I will caution that there are a few versions of this game, I have the first and second
, both can be played separate of each other but, the second adds an additional gameplay element that is kind of confusing if you are new and I have yet to play the third
.The artwork on the spell cards alone is entertaining to examine at since the art is created by Nick Edwards, one of the artists who worked on the cult hit T.V. show Adventure Time. For those familiar with art Adventure Time, the style is similar but created for the more adult crowd that enjoyed the series and for those unfamiliar, expect silly but overtly graphic cartoonish depictions of gore and vulgarity. I should stop to say at this moment, to any reader with a child who likes Adventure Time who is thinking this might make a good gift, that this game is not for the young or faint of heart. The art on some of the cards can be quite explicit with spell names like Death Wish, Gore-nado, Testikill, and Lady Luck’s Panties.
After playing quite a few games with some friends I have noticed that the game is best played with groups of four or more. Playing with anything less leads to short games, in order to circumvent this, we would play with a modifier wherein our character cards started with max life. The materials used for the Wizard cards, Spell Cards, and tokens are all made of quality material and should stand the test of time for even the most experienced wizards. The designers of the game even supplied additional bags to store for the tokens and Wizard cards.
Overall, I really enjoyed this game. I spent time just looking through all the cards and chuckling at the names of some of the spells and treasure cards. The game can get mildly tedious at times when you are the first wizard killed and the others are left duking it out while you watch from the sidelines. I suggest playing with close friends who don’t mind getting a little weird and your favorite intoxicant, as it tends to get people a little sillier.
TL;DR. Card battle game where last person standing wins. Great card art geared for adults who don't mind being crass situations. Not really a kids game. The game is more fun with four or more people but, can be played with just two. Rules can get complex at times but the premise is simple enough for even children to pick up on.
4.5 out of 5 Stars.
Please feel free to tell me how wrong or right that I am. I love to hear your thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to read my review and I hope that you will share it with others.
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