2004 BGG rank #2080

The Scepter of Zavandor

2–6 players 90 min Ages 10+ 3.5/5 complexity 6.2/10 rating

About this game

The Scepter of Zavandor is about magic and power. Players represent young magicians who have gained possession of old magic knowledge, and with it they attempt to achieve the powerful position of archmage, symbolized by the Scepter of Zavandor. To increase their power and influence, the young magicians enchant jewels and seek out knowledge. An auction mechanism also allows them to acquire artifacts and sentinels. Victory points are earned through active gems, artifacts, sentinels, and knowledge. The game's rulebook includes a note thanking James Hlavaty for permission to copy the game mechanics from Outpost.

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Hand Management Income Tech Trees / Tech Tracks Turn Order: Stat-Based Variable Set-up Variable Player Powers Tags Set Collection Take That Catch the Leader Player Elimination Auction / Bidding Fantasy Economic

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