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?
Standalone Summoner Wars Starter Set containing the Phoenix Elves and the Tundra Orcs. This Second Edition Starter Set provides two complete faction decks not found in the Second Edition Master Set, along with all the materials needed to play games of Summoner Wars.
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.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Grid Movement
Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has different abilities, restrictions, or strategic advantages.
Take That
Direct negative effects at selected opponents.
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Standalone Summoner Wars Starter Set containing the Phoenix Elves and the Tundra Orcs. This Second Edition Starter Set provides two complete faction decks not found in the Second Edition Master Set, along with all the materials needed to play games of Summoner Wars. Bonus! Mercenary promo cards Khan Queso and Blacksaber.