Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Summoner Wars puts you in the role of a powerful summoner in control of a unique army, dedicated to taking control of the war-torn planet of Itharia.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Action Points
Spend a limited allowance of points across several possible actions each turn.
Card Play Conflict Resolution
Resolve confrontations by choosing and comparing cards rather than only statistics.
Deck Construction
Build a deck before play by selecting cards under defined construction rules.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Die Icon Resolution
Interpret rolled icons to determine which actions or effects occur.
Read the full game description
Summoner Wars puts you in the role of a powerful summoner in control of a unique army, dedicated to taking control of the war-torn planet of Itharia. Display your tactical prowess by summoning units to your gates, outmaneuvering your opponent, and cutting down the enemy summoner to claim victory. Be wary though! The enemy will take advantage of every opportunity they find to destroy you and your army. Countless units, a wide variety of spells and abilities, and the option to build your own decks, all make for a game sure to entertain, play after play. Summoner Wars (Second Edition) is a fully expandable, tactical dueling card game that features updated versions of beloved factions, along with exciting new factions ready to join the battle. The game — which features new art and a perfected rules system — can be played in-person with physical cards or online with a browser-based app.