Sellswords & Spellslingers

Sellswords and Spellslingers is a cooperative, miniatures-agnostic fantasy wargame playable solo or cooperatively without a game master. Players manage a party of adventurers using 3D20 for actions, aiming to complete scenarios, gather loot, and gain experience, with AI-controlled monsters triggered by failed dice rolls.

Key Features and Mechanics:

Gameplay & AI: The game emphasizes a fast-paced flow where monster behavior is dictated by a deck of cards drawn when players fail to roll an 8+ on their D20 action dice.
Cooperative & Solo: All players work together to survive and achieve objectives. There is no need for a dedicated GM, although one can be used.
Character Development: Characters are built using a point-buy system (typically 60 XP) and gain experience, skills, and gear over a campaign.
Components: The game requires the rules, a deck of Event/Monster cards, counters, and 3D20, plus D6s for damage.

Characters feature positive and negative traits (e.g., “Impulsive,” “Heavy Drinker”) that add flavor and challenge to the gameplay. The system is known for balancing high-action gameplay with challenging, unpredictable threats.

Genre: Fantasy

Scale: 25 mm, 28 mm, 32 mm

Average Models per Side: 10 to 20

Number of Players: Solo, 2, 2+

Miniatures: Agnostic

Rules: Purchased PDF

Availability: In Print

Publisher: Ganesha Games

Designers: Andrea Sfiligoi

Year Released: 2018

Website: Ganesha Games - Sellswords and Spellslingers