Jewel Duel
Why We Picked Jewel Duel
A country called Kartucia, two fiery wizards, a hero prophecy, and an abyss about to open: that is the description, start to finish. Nothing follows about what you actually do on the board, so the honest pitch here is atmosphere and stakes. If a dark-fantasy frame is enough to get you started, the story is at least specific about its villains; at 894 plays it is a small Adventure entry, and the story is most of what the page offers.
How to Play
Three things decide whether a run here goes well:
- Begin the quest as the prophesied hero, then work out the board from what you see.
- Stop the two wizards before the abyss opens, since that is the deadline the story sets.
- Play the first few rounds slowly and note what each move actually changes on the board.
Editor’s Note
It suits a player who enjoys a dark-fantasy setup and does not need instructions to get going. Expect to work out the mechanics yourself; the blurb stops at the prophecy.
Written by the UGFJD editorial team for this page. The publisher’s own description follows below, unedited.
Publisher Description
Supplied by the game’s publisher; reproduced as-is.
Not even the oldest ones remember when their beautiful country, Kartucia, was taken over by two fiery wizards using black magic. It's been a really long time since Kartucia was immersed in darkness and was suffering everyday under the servants of the fiery wizards' power. Legend has it that a hero would have come restoring peace in the country. But time is running out! The fiery wizards are about to open the abyss of horror, releasing thousands of demons and everything would be lost forever. Everyone believes you are the hero: do not disappoint them!
Categories
Adventure Classics Puzzle Strategy
