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WizardChess

WizardChess is Deckbuilding Chess. The roguelike gameplay includes procedurally generated maps, randomized encounters, individual unit modifiers and permadeath. It is designed to challenge the player…

14 December 2024

WizardChess is a card & board game developed by TwoPM Studios, released 14 December 2024 on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What WizardChess is

WizardChess is a card & board game game developed by TwoPM Studios and released in 2024. It was published by 2 Left Thumbs. It is available on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Say hello to "The Bard". This is you! An egomaniacal adventurer determined to leave their mark on history. Somehow(TM) The Bard has been invited to the annual WizardChess tournament, a contrived battle of magic and tactics hosted by the Fae, for the Fae. The Fae have watched over this world since time eternal, gently steering destiny along its tracks. To be honest though, there's not that much to do. Nothing of any Fae-level importance has happened in hundreds of years... Until now. Step into the shoes of The Bard, master WizardChess and scribble your name into every history book. Your prize for competing in their tournament? A boon from the FaeQueen herself. The Song of The Fae is yet to…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are comedy and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

WizardChess launched on 14 December 2024, within three weeks of Delta Force, Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Caves of Qud.

Released around the same time: Delta Force, Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Caves of Qud.

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When did WizardChess come out?
WizardChess was released on 14 December 2024 for Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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