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Tower of Mages

Button Shy, Metal Snail Idea Workshop · Board game · 2018
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Players
1 · best 1
Players
Solo
Play Time
15 min
Weight
Weight 2.0/5
Year
Year 2018
Minimum age
Minimum age 10+
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

Tower of Mages is a quick and fun solo game for those who enjoy dice strategy with a speculative twist. The three scatterbrained wizards add unique charm, and the tower-building mechanic is simple but engaging. If you like games that mix luck and planning, this is a great pick for a quick play.

Highlights
  • Quick and easy to learn
  • Creative building mechanic
  • Perfect for solo play
Keep in mind
  • Randomness can frustrate
  • Limited to one player
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Tower of Mages is a solo game where you take on the role of three scatterbrained wizards trying to build a magical tower. Each die represents a wizard, and you'll roll and choose the order of actions to build tower segments, gather elemental energies, and convert them into valuable spells. The game has a speculative twist: element values start negative and fluctuate as the game progresses. You can build high-value rooms, destroy bad ones, cap towers to score early, and even reroll dice to adjust market outcomes. All you need is the PDF (which you print), three standard dice, and a pencil. It's quick, fun, and perfect for those who enjoy strategy games with a dash of randomness.

Best player count

BGG community vote

Solo · 1 player
1 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

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Setting: Legends of Dsyx (Button Shy) Theme: Construction
Publisher Button Shy, Metal Snail Idea Workshop
Designer Robin Gibson
Artist Robin Gibson

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

102owners
16wishlist
6want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players?
Just 1 player. It's a solo game.
How long does a game take?
About 15 minutes, perfect for a quick play.
Do I need a lot of components?
Nope! Just the printed PDF, three standard dice, and a pencil.
Is it hard to learn?
No, it's weight 2/5 on BGG. Rules are simple but strategic.
Who is this game for?
For those who enjoy solo dice games with a bit of speculation.

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