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Stefan Dorra

Wizards of the Coast — publisher active 1975–2016, focused on card games and fantasy titles.

  • 1 Games

Biography

Founded in 1975, Wizards of the Coast appears in our database with 41 published titles. The company is known for collectible card games and fantasy franchises, most notably Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons board adaptations. The source data does not provide a definitive founding location or detailed corporate history.

Career

From 1975 to 2016 Wizards published a wide range of products, spanning trading card games, board games and miniatures. In our data it is prominent in categories like Card Game, Fantasy and Collectible Components and frequently uses mechanics such as Dice Rolling, Hand Management and Modular Board. Releases include both original board games and licensed franchise adaptations.

Most Famous Games

Top titles in our dataset include Magic: The Gathering (1993), Lords of Waterdeep (2012) and Risk Legacy (2011). Other listed games are Dungeons & Dragons: Castle Ravenloft Board Game (2010) and Legend of the Five Rings (1995). Several entries are associated with awards such as the Meeples Choice Award and Origins Awards.

Design Style

The publisher emphasizes card-based gameplay and fantasy settings, often paired with collectible components and variable player powers. Mechanically it blends dice elements, hand management and modular boards, with role-playing influences in licensed products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wizards of the Coast from?

The source data does not state a clear founding location.

What is their most famous game?

According to our top games, Magic: The Gathering (1993) is among their best-known titles.

What mechanic is their signature?

Common mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hand Management and Modular Board.

How long have they been active?

They are listed as active from 1975 to 2016 in the source data.

Verdict

Players who enjoy TCGs, fantasy licenses and collectible components will find much of interest in Wizards of the Coast’s catalogue.

Games in Our Database (17)