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SPELL
2020
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- 1–2 players
- 15–25 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
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SPELL is a board game released in 2020 for 1–2 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jesús Fuentes and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Every hundred years, the catacombs of the Council Palace tremble with unleashed magic, invoking powerful creatures and even changing the terrain itself. A challenge takes place between two powerful sorcerers to determine who presides over the Council for another century. Will you defeat your rival in this magical challenge? Will you become the next Great Wizard? SPELL is a dynamic game for two players who play powerful wizards in their quest to earn the respect of their peers through a logical challenge. You have to demonstrate your intelligence by completing more magical patterns than your opponent, using the creatures you summon, your powers to change the ground beneath your feet, and the advantages of the patterns you complete. —description from the publisher Cada 100 años las catacumbas del Palacio del Consejo tiemblan con la magia desatada, que invoca poderosas criaturas y cambia incluso el propio terreno. Un desafío entre dos poderosos hechiceros, para presidir el Consejo durante otro siglo. ¿Vencerás a tu rival en el desafío mágico? ¿Te convertirás en el siguiente Gran Mago? SPELL Es un dinámico juego para 2 jugadores, a partir de 12 años, que encarnan a 2 poderosos magos en su pugna por ganar el respeto de sus compañeros mediante un desafío de lógica. En SPELL tendrás que demostrar tu inteligencia completando más patrones mágicos que tu rival, utilizando las criaturas que invocas, tus poderes para cambiar el suelo bajo tus pies, así como las ventajas que te otorgan los patrones que completas. Un juego en que se aúnan la lógica, los combos y la visión espacial para crear un titulo que aprenderás a jugar en 5 minutos, pero te costará bastante dominar. —description from the publisher (Spanish)
Designers
Publishers
- Nuts! Publishing
- Perro Loko Games
Questions and answers
SPELL supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for SPELL is 15–25 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists SPELL for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
SPELL has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
SPELL belongs to these categories: Fighting and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of SPELL are: Jesús Fuentes. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists SPELL as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.