''Summoner Wars'' is a

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developed by

Plaid Hat Games Plaid Hat Games is a United States-based board game studio. Plaid Hat Games was founded in 2009. Board game designer Colby Dauch formed the board game publishing company in order to release the company's first game, ''Summoner Wars''. In 2015, Pl ...

and

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, and based on the 2009

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of the same name. The iOS version was released on July 4, 2012. The Android version was released on May 15, 2014. Both versions are now unavailable, having not been updated for upgraded versions of the mobile operating systems.

Critical reception

The game has a

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score of 86/100 based on 5 critic reviews. Gamezebo said "Summoner Wars is to become the flagship title in the case for digital board games. It's cheaper. It's prettier. Less hassle. Perfect multiplayer that allows you to play as often as you like. If you're a fan of strategy games, this is a must-buy. And even if you're not, the game is free to try, and you have nothing to lose." ''

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'' described the game as "A complex, but accessible, card-based strategy game that combines elements of

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with

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'' wrote "It's hard not to feel Summoner Wars is a great game, verging on superb, that's held back by a highly polished but functionally thin app. ''

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'' said the game was "A must-have for gamers who want more tactical maneuvering in their CCGs or more customization in their strategy games. However, its flaws and the price point for full buy-in mean that it's not for everyone, but being free to try and having a flexible IAP system means that it's worth checking out either way."

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