If you enjoy games with a vibrant fantasy theme and mechanics blending auctions, resource management, and a dash of luck, Lizard Wizard will win you over!
- Fantastic and engaging theme
- Fun auction mechanics
- Good strategic depth
- High-quality production
- Can have some randomness
- Initial learning curve
- Moderate language dependency
About the game
What you do in a play session
Your mission? Recruit wizards from seven distinct schools of magic, erect mystical towers to amplify your powers, uncover powerful spells, and even summon magical creatures to aid you. Oh, and don't forget expeditions into dungeons in search of treasures and artifacts! All this while competing for wizards' attention and trying to outmaneuver your rivals.
The game revolves around action selection: you can gather magical ingredients, convert them into mana, participate in auctions to recruit new wizards, research spells, build towers, or summon familiars. Each action carries strategic weight, and resource management is crucial. The 'push your luck' mechanic comes into play during dungeon explorations, where one wrong move can be costly.
With a scoring system that rewards synergy between wizards, towers, and spells, Lizard Wizard offers multiple paths to victory. It's a game that demands planning, a bit of daring, and, of course, a good dose of magic to become the supreme Arch-Mage. If you enjoy games with a fantasy theme, economic elements, and a touch of auction mechanics, this adventure is for you!
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Rules videos
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In English
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How to Play Lizard Wizard (Rules School) with the Game Boy Geek
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Lizard Wizard Board Game - Quick How to Play. A Kickstarter Preview
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Lizard Wizard - Part 2: how to play | JLTEI
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How to Play Lizard Wizard
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Lizard Wizard - Part 1: game set up | JLTEI
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Lizard Wizard - LIVE Playthrough Board Game
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Lizard Wizard - Kickstarter Preview from Forbidden Games
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How to Play: Lizard Wizard
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Ten Minute Teach - Lizard Wizard
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How to Play Lizard Wizard
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How to set up Lizard Wizard by Forbidden Games
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