The Scepter of Zavandor cover
2004BGG rank #2,035

The Scepter of Zavandor

by Jens Drögemüller · DiceTree Games

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Players2–6
Time90m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age10+

About the game

What is The Scepter of Zavandor?

The Scepter of Zavandor is about magic and power. Players represent young magicians who have gained possession of old magic knowledge, and with it they attempt to achieve the powerful position of archmage, symbolized by the Scepter of Zavandor. To increase their power and influence, the young magicians enchant jewels and seek out knowledge. An auction mechanism also allows them to acquire artifacts and sentinels. Victory points are earned through active gems, artifacts, sentinels, and knowledge. The game's rulebook includes a note thanking James Hlavaty for permission to copy the game mechanics from Outpost.

How it plays

Mechanics

Auction / BiddingCatch the LeaderHand ManagementIncomePlayer EliminationSet CollectionTagsTake ThatTech Trees / Tech TracksTurn Order: Stat-BasedVariable Player PowersVariable Set-up

On the shelf

Categories

EconomicFantasy

Questions players ask

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