
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,280
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves vs Tundra Orcs
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2009

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Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner is an expansion for Summoner Wars released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Colby Dauch and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
From the publisher: All those who have wronged the Phoenix Elves will now know the power of the great bird whose name they invoke! Queen Maldaria joins the Summoner Wars as the Phoenix Elves' Second Summoner. This Second Summoner deck is a full faction deck with its own Summoner, set-up card, Champions, Commons, Walls and Event Cards. It requires a Summoner Wars Master Set or Starter Set to play. It is a stand-alone faction deck, but the Commons and Champions from this deck can also be switched in and out with Phoenix Elves cards from the Phoenix Elves vs. Tundra Orcs starter set and from the Rukar's Power reinforcement pack. Set Contents: - 42 Cards 1 Queen Maldaria - Summoner 1 Fanessa - Champion 1 Kaebeeros - Champion 1 Duke Ramazall - Champion 7 Firelings - Common 6 Fire Archers - Common 5 Fire Dancers - Common 1 Release the Hounds - Event 1 Wrath of the Volcano - Event 2 Passion of the Phoenix - Events 2 Lava Flow - Events 3 Conjure Phoenixes - Events 3 Wall Cards 6 Phoenixes - Conjuration 1 Summoner Reference Card 1 Conjurations Rules Card
Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner supports 2–4 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 Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner is 30 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 Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner for ages 9 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.
Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner are: Colby Dauch. 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 Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner as an expansion for Summoner Wars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Summoner Wars to use it. Check that your edition of Summoner Wars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.