Based on the original Fighting Fantasy Introductory Role Playing Game. Spellzard doesnt go as far nor as complicated nor as structured as the original advanced iteration nor the newer Advanced Fighting Fantasy, of course. Nor does it go far afield as do the excellent Troika! and Warlock. It keeps it nearly just as simple as the very first game, but its slight expansions allow it to grant a good bit of imaginative breathing room. The numbers regarding Skill and such may seem too little at first, though this is necessary for the game and characters to grow (much as old school D&D).

This is a solid and strong re-presentation of those first rules, whilst gifting gamers (especially those who enjoy rules-lite games or those who may have used and enjoyed the original rules in years past), just enough to grab on to, to use as is or expand upon quite easily.