
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,649
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Kiri-ai: The Duel
- 2 players
- 5–10 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Unreliable Wizard and the Unstable Spirit Towers
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Unreliable Wizard and the Unstable Spirit Towers is an expansion for Unreliable Wizard released in 2022 for 1 player, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kamibayashi (カミバヤシ) and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game.
The adventure fantasy Unreliable Wizard is a story about becoming a poor magician who has a good chance of becoming a different magic, saving heroes and princesses, and defeating the demon king at the end of the world... 20 stories. A card game for one player that can be enjoyed in minutes. In this expansion set, you can enjoy adventures different from the basic set with new elements such as new maps, equipment to strengthen yourself, and enemies that change every time.
Unreliable Wizard and the Unstable Spirit Towers supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Unreliable Wizard and the Unstable Spirit Towers 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 Unreliable Wizard and the Unstable Spirit Towers for ages 12 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.
Unreliable Wizard and the Unstable Spirit Towers 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.
Unreliable Wizard and the Unstable Spirit Towers belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Unreliable Wizard and the Unstable Spirit Towers are: Kamibayashi (カミバヤシ). 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 Unreliable Wizard and the Unstable Spirit Towers as an expansion for Unreliable Wizard. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Unreliable Wizard to use it. Check that your edition of Unreliable Wizard is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.