Sorcerer^*

Sorcerer is a dueling card game by Peter Scholtz where sorcerers fight over three battlefields with minions, spells and dice. For 2 to 4 players, ages 14 and up.

What's it about?

The world of Sorcerer is gloomy, lit by gas lanterns and full of mythic creatures. Two ancient beings face off to decide who is the strongest of their kind. You win by conquering three battlefields.

How a round works

1. Energy: a die roll sets how much energy both sides get. The result is the same for everyone.
2. Actions: summon minions to a battlefield, equip them or cast spells.
3. Combat: each minion rolls as many dice as its attack value.
4. Omens: use omen tokens to reroll before damage is assigned.

Instead of summoning, you can also bank energy, draw cards or move minions.

What stands out

• A deck built from several parts that shape your character and its story
• Dice luck you can soften with omen tokens
• A clean split between action phase and combat phase
• Games of 30 to 90 minutes

Background

Peter Scholtz started the design in 2012 and tested it with gaming groups in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. At Essen he met Rob Dougherty of White Wizard Games, known for Star Realms. Together they launched the game on Kickstarter in 2017.

Conclusion

For players who love card and dice duels and enjoy horror fantasy. The dice keep it tense, yet the omens give you control. If you hate any randomness, this will frustrate you.