Cryptozoic Entertainment has two games arriving this week: Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre (that’s a mouthful) and Locke & Key: The Game, based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series from acclaimed suspense author Joe Hill and Eisner-nominated artist Gabriel Rodriguez.
From Cryptozoic:
Did you know that magical wizards are battling to the death … and beyond … right now!? “Why battle?” you might ask. “What have I got to prove, magic man?” Only who’s the most awesomely powerful battle wizard in the entire realm, that’s what! As a Battle Wizard, you’ll put together up to three spell components to craft millions* of spell combos. Your spells might kick ass, or they could totally blow — it’s up to you to master the magic. You will unleash massive damage on the faces of your wizard rivals in a no-holds-barred, all-out burn-down to be the last Battle Wizard standing. And it doesn’t stop there! Powerful magic items bring on a whole new level of bloody carnage as you and your mighty wizard opponents tear each other limb from limb in an orgy of killing! Do you have what it takes to use epic spells in a war at Mt. Skullzfyre? Will YOU be the Ultimate Battle Wizard!?!
*Not actually millions of combos … but like thousands or more, maybe.”
- Combine spell cards into three-piece combos, creating hundreds of unique and devastating attacks. The chaos is limited only by your thirst for destruction!
- Super mind-blowing fun for 2-6 wizards!
- Dozens of Arcane Artifacts modify your spells and bring the ultimate pain to your wizard opponents!
- Dead Wizard card innovation keeps players in the game, even when they suck and die before winning!
- Simple to learn with endless replayability — you’ll be locked in deadly Wizard Combat till you’ve got a long, gross, goat-like beard!
- Amazing art with over 100 unique images, the world of epic spell battles comes to righteously hilarious life!
- Seriously, I’m not messing around, it’s righteously hilarious…
Come meet the Locke family and take a tour of the mysterious Keyhouse…
Locke & Key tells the story of the Locke family and Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion that is home to fantastic keys that transform all who dare to use them . . .and a hate-filled creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all.
Competition and cooperation meet in this card game that dares you to overcome the supernatural challenges of Keyhouse. You and your fellow players will face these horrors together, but who will be by your side when the dust settles? On this journey, you’ll make decisions on when and where to help your fellow players, but your resources are not endless. Through careful management of your cards, you can help the family overcome challenges, and you’ll be rewarded for the assistance . . . sometimes.”
Collect wondrous keys to open up new and exciting gameplay options.
Create powerful combinations by mixing and matching cards to unlock new winning strategies.
Band together or fend for yourself to face the unpredictable mental, physical, and otherworldly challenges waiting for you in Keyhouse.
Read the full, unabridged rulebook here!
- 150 Strength cards
- 19 Challenge cards
- 15 Key cards
- 1 Rulebook
- 1 Omega Lock initiative marker
