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Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves vs Tundra Orcs
2009
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 9+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
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Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves vs Tundra Orcs is a board game released in 2009 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.
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About the game
Blood will flow in the Wasted Summerlands! What was once a fertile land of unparalleled beauty was replaced by a wasteland of ice. Now the Phoenix Elves, trapped for millennia in their volcanic halls, have found a Summoning Stone and are ready to seek revenge for the destruction of the Summerlands. But in their way are the Tundra Orcs: frozen reavers with a Stone of their own, as well as plans for grisly conquest. Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves vs. Tundra Orcs gives players everything they need to join the War for Itharia, as either of these great races. Will you play the Phoenix Elves, whose magic and ferocity burn as brightly as their anger? Or will you play the Tundra Orcs, and bury the world in a graveyard of ice? This Summoner Wars Starter Set provides two complete Faction decks, as well as all the materials needed to play games of Summoner Wars.
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Publishers
- Raven Distribution
- Galápagos Jogos
- MINDOK
- Filosofia Éditions
- Cube Factory of Ideas
- Plaid Hat Games
- Uhrwerk Verlag
Questions and answers
Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves vs Tundra Orcs 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 vs Tundra Orcs 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 vs Tundra Orcs 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 vs Tundra Orcs 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.
Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves vs Tundra Orcs 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 vs Tundra Orcs 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 vs Tundra Orcs 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.