Cryptozoic: Epic Spell Wars Hijinx At Hell High - Card Games

Introduction

Welcome to hell! Hell High, that's it! The most horrible, evil, bloodthirsty high school ever! The Battle Wizards are going back to school, so sharpen your wand number 2 and get ready to channel the adolescent rage of groin-searing puberty and Cosmic Eldritch Rage into the wizard battle to end all wizard battles!

Description

**Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Hijinx at Hell High** is a fast-paced, humorous, and strategic card game designed for 2 to 6 players aged 17 and up, with a playing time of approximately 30-45 minutes. The game is set in the most horrible, evil, and blood-thirsty high school in all of creation, *Hell High*, where players take on the roles of battle wizards trying to dominate with red-hot death spells inspired by high school experiences. A core innovative feature is the **Social Status Board**, which ranges from "Ultimate Loser" to "Class President" (Rank 1 to Rank 8), reflecting stereotypical high school social roles. Players' positions on this board affect gameplay through special abilities granted by their social rank, making social climbing a key strategic element. Players use Wizard Standees to track their Social Status, and many cards interact with this system by allowing players to gain or lose social standing or target opponents based on their relative status. The social roles influence abilities — for example, the Class President role grants special spell-related advantages, while others like the Jock have unique bullying mechanics that affect opponents' cards and health. The gameplay involves rolling dice to create spells, casting spells to deal damage or control the playfield, and managing the social ladder through card effects that mimic high school antics and rivalries. The art, card names, and effects are heavily inspired by exaggerated high school themes, mixing adolescent humor with chaotic magical combat.

Additional Information

**Key Features**:
- Players: 2-6
- Age: 17+
- Playtime: 30-45 minutes
- Core mechanic: Spell casting via dice and cards, influenced by Social Status ranks
- Social Status Board from Ultimate Loser to Class President with unique abilities and gameplay impacts
- Includes a Hell High social ladder standee to track player status
- Thematic high school humor combined with chaotic magic dueling
- Created by Cory Jones with art by RS Bixby

The game is designed by Cory Jones and published by Cryptozoic Entertainment, known for diverse and creative tabletop games that appeal to pop culture enthusiasts. The product’s EAN is **814552028562**. This combination of social manipulation, spell crafting, and humorous high school chaos offers a unique and entertaining experience within the Epic Spell Wars series.

Package Contents

• 1 Social Status Board
• Wizard Standees
• Spell crafting cards
• Game rules