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Lead a wizard in turn-based hex battles, casting spells and summoning creatures while bluffing with illusions against rivals.
Released 26 Oct 2015
Bluff With Illusions
Summon Magical Creatures
Challenge Wizard Kings
Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.
Developed by Snapshot Games Inc. · Published by Snapshot Games Inc.









You play as a wizard in turn-based magical duels on hex-grid battlefields. Matches pit two to six players against one another, with spells and creatures drawn from a deck.
Move across the battlefield, summon creatures, attack, and alter the terrain with spells. Creatures can be cast as illusions: they function normally until an opponent challenges one, making each summon a possible bluff. Outcomes can depend on chance, while a Law mode is also available with traditional health and mana.
Outside duels, take on Realm Quests against Wizard Lords and Kings, or invite others to co-op in a realm. Wizard Kings can design realms for other players to rate; online options also include live or asynchronous battles and monthly leagues.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its unusual mix of tactical wizard duels, risk management, and bluffing with illusions, as well as the variety of creatures to summon. Some also enjoy playing with friends or taking on battles solo. Other reviews find the chance-based outcomes frustrating, and several describe the interface or layered mechanics as difficult to understand; some also report low multiplayer activity.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 34 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 85/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |