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Wizards Cup

BGG6.3rank #8016
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Game at a glance
BOARDGAMEGEEK
6.3/ 10
rank #8016
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.00/ 5
1 verified reviews
👥PLAYERS
2
PLAY TIME
15–30m
🎯AGE
10+
publisher rating
🧠COMPLEXITY
1.8 / 5
Light-Medium weight
DESIGNER
📅YEAR
2023

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Wizards Cup pits two wizards against each other in a fast-paced magical duel that blends strategic deck construction with rock-paper-scissors decision-making. Designer Seiji Kanai, known for compact yet deeply tactical games, delivers a 15–30 minute contest where every card choice and combat prediction matters.

Each player builds their spell deck during the game, selecting cards that enhance their wizard's offensive and defensive capabilities. Combat resolves through simultaneous card reveals — predicting your opponent's move is as crucial as the spells you've prepared. The rock-paper-scissors core creates intense psychological tension, while the deck construction layer rewards strategic planning and adaptation.

With artwork by yamamori and a complexity weight of 1.81, Wizards Cup strikes a balance between accessibility and tactical depth. The 2023 release from La boite de jeu offers a concentrated dueling experience for players aged 10 and up who enjoy head-to-head competition with meaningful decisions packed into a short playtime.

Why you'll love it
Rated 6.3 on BoardGameGeek · ranked #8016
Light-Medium-weight — 15–30m
Plays 2 players
100% official UK stock with price-match promise
Frequently asked questions
How many players does Wizards Cup support?
Wizards Cup is strictly a 2-player game, designed as a head-to-head wizard duel.
How long does a game take?
A typical game runs 15–30 minutes, making it ideal for quick tactical duels or best-of-three matches.
What age is Wizards Cup suitable for?
The game is recommended for ages 10 and up, with straightforward rules but tactical depth that rewards experience.
How complex is Wizards Cup?
With a complexity weight of 1.81 out of 5, it sits in the light-medium range — easy to learn but offering meaningful strategic choices.
What are the core mechanics?
Wizards Cup combines deck construction (building your spell arsenal during play) with rock-paper-scissors combat resolution for simultaneous, prediction-based dueling.
Who designed Wizards Cup?
Seiji Kanai designed the game, published by La boite de jeu in 2023 with artwork by yamamori.

Game information

DesignerSeiji Kanai
Artistyamamori
Year2023
Players2
Play time15–30m
Age10+
BGG rank#8016
Barcode3760371751181
Complexity1.8 / 5
Strategy2.5 / 5
Luck3.0 / 5
Interaction3.5 / 5
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