# Summoner Wars (Second Edition)

Summoner Wars (Second Edition) is a board game for 2 players. It plays in 40–60 minutes and is meant for ages 9 and up. It is rated 8.1 out of 10 by 13 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $39.95 (United States).

- **Players:** 2
- **Playing time:** 40–60 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 9+
- **Complexity:** 2.6 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2021
- **Categories:** Fantasy, Fighting, Card Game
- **Mechanics:** Grid Movement, Multi-Use Cards, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Action Points, Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, Take That, Dice Rolling, Deck Construction, Die Icon Resolution
- **Ludoya rating:** 8.1 out of 10, from 13 reviews
- **Owned by:** 50 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 93
- **Unique players:** 73

**Designers:** Colby Dauch

**Artists:** Martin Abel, Madison D. Johnson

**Publishers:** Plaid Hat Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cardhaus Games | 39.95 $ | https://www.cardhaus.com/summoner-wars-second-edition-master-set/ |
| Board Game Bliss | 49.95 $ | https://www.boardgamebliss.com/products/summoner-wars-second-edition |
| World of Board Games | 175 kr | https://www.worldofboardgames.com/summoner-wars-second-edition-spectral-conclave-faction-deck-exp |
| Ludifolie | 47.9 € | https://www.ludifolie.com/867-summoner-wars-master-set.html |

## Expansions

- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): The Skyspear Avians Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-the-skyspear-avians)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Cloaks Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-cloaks-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Fungal Dwarves Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-fungal-dwarves-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Eternal Council Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-eternal-council-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Sand Goblins Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-sand-goblins-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Obsidian Dwarves Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-obsidian-dwarves-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Shadow Elves Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-shadow-elves-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Wayfarers Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-wayfarers-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): High Elves Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-high-elves-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Swamp Orcs Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-swamp-orcs-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Crimson Order Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-crimson-order-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Mountain Vargath Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-mountain-vargath-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Deepwood Groaks Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-deepwood-groaks-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): The Forged Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-the-forged-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Storm Goblins Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-storm-goblins-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Shimmersea Fae Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-shimmersea-fae-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): The Filth Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-the-filth-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Chosen Grove Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-chosen-grove-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Spectral Conclave Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-spectral-conclave-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Isle Vekkid Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-isle-vekkid-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Brub Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-brub-promo-card)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Drakesun Rebellion Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-drakesun-rebellion-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Guild Dwarves Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-guild-dwarves-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Khan Queso Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-khan-queso-promo-card)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Blacksaber Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-blacksaber-promo-card)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Ashia the Silent Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-ashia-the-silent-promo-card)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Moonsteppe Wolves Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-moonsteppe-wolves-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Thornhold Drey Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-thornhold-drey-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Tress Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-tress-promo-card)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Veldimax the Great Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-veldimax-the-great-promo-card)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Violet Moon Waxing](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-violet-moon-waxing)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): The Realm Walker Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-the-realm-walker-promo-card)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Red Sun Rising](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-red-sun-rising)

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## Rules questions

### Do summoned units have to be placed adjacent to my Summoner, and can I place them on occupied spaces or through other units?

You must place summoned units in legal spaces adjacent to your Summoner as described in the Summon phase; you cannot place them on occupied spaces or through blocked spaces (see p.6).

### Can I move diagonally or count diagonal spaces when moving or measuring range?

No — spaces are counted orthogonally only; diagonal spaces do not count for movement or range (see p.7 for Movement rules and p.10 for Counting spaces).

### How and when are Boost tokens placed and spent?

Boost tokens are placed or spent only when a card effect or ability tells you to; a boost token sits on a card and is spent to provide the boost effect as defined on the card and in the glossary (see p.10 and p.13).

### What does 'Force' mean — does it damage units or just slide them?

Force is the slide effect that moves a unit into a different space; it moves (slides) units as specified and does not deal damage unless the card or effect explicitly states damage (see p.10 and the Force definition on p.15).

### What's the difference between Event cards and 'Active' events — do Events resolve immediately?

Event cards resolve when played unless they are labeled as Active; Active events remain in the Active area and continue to provide their effect until removed (see p.9).

### What happens when my draw pile runs out of cards?

When your draw pile is empty you shuffle your discard pile to form a new draw pile and then continue drawing as required (see p.9).

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition) in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/summoner-wars-second-edition)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332800)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-18. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._