Wizard101 is a 2008 massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by KingsIsle Entertainment.

Players take on the role of student wizards who must save the Spiral, the fictional universe in which the game is set, from various threats.

Players battle enemies by casting spells using a variety of different weapons in a turn-based combat system, similar to collectible card games.

A wizard first starting the game must choose a school: Fire, Ice, Storm, Myth, Life, Death, or Balance, each complete with their own set of unique spells and playstyles.

When wizards level up, they gain new badge titles and automatic increases in their base statistics: health, mana, and energy.

[2] Merle Ambrose, the headmaster of Ravenwood school, summons the player character to the world of Wizard City.

The Wizard travels there and aids detective Sherlock Bones in foiling the schemes of the O'Leary gang, in exchange for access to the Krokonomicon.

Meanwhile, Malistaire breaks the infamous thief Meowiarty out of Newgate Prison in exchange for retrieving the Krokonomicon.

They learn that Malistaire intends to use the Krokonomicon to awaken the slumbering Dragon Titan and force him to revive Sylvia.

They eventually encounter the Umbra Queen Morganthe, a former protégé of Ambrose expelled for practicing forbidden Shadow magic, who shares an ominious prophecy.

While rescuing exchange students from the world of Zafaria, the Wizard witnesses Morganthe reclaim her "Deck of Shadows" and announce her intention to rewrite the Spiral in her image.

Ambrose sends the Wizard to the world of Avalon to obtain the legendary "Sword of Kings", hoping it can counter Morganthe's power.

Having used the Wizard to eliminate his rival, Old Cob orders his "children" to "Marry and make war" across the spiral before departing.

After formally graduating from Ravenwood, the Wizard travels to the worlds of Polaris and Mirage, foiling the chaotic schemes of Rasputin and Overlord Xerxes.

The Wizard, Bat and Mellori defeat the Aethyr Titan, and convince Spider and Raven to forgive each other and exile themselves.

A climactic battle ensues, and Dasein sacrifices itself by merging with the synthesizer to prevent its destructive activation.

Amidst this, the Cabal, including a mysterious member known as the Manticore, tries to manipulate Dasein to restore the First World.

Free-to-Play customers can purchase access to different areas of content using an in-game premium currency called Crowns.

Crowns can be purchased with a game card, from the online store or earned in small amounts through SuperRewards.

Subscriptions unlock all playable worlds, as well as allowing players to compete in ranked PvP matches and ranked Pet Derby races, enter tournaments for gold, store more items in their backpack, and gain the ability to post on the Wizard101 Message Board, along with other minor benefits for the duration of their membership.

If the player is 13 years or older, they can send and see text messages, but word filters are in place to censor profanity, numbers, and personal information such as emails or names.

Company founder Elie Akilian hired J. Todd Coleman, who served as creative director of the game from its launch through 2013.

Wizard101 launched a European Beta version on December 15, 2010, and then released the game on February 15, 2011, in partnership with Gameforge.

[7] This eventually included releases of the game in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Polish, and Greek.

It was announced on August 17, 2011, that KingsIsle Entertainment and Taomee Holdings Limited had an agreement to launch Wizard101 in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

The game would suggest players take breaks if playing for long periods and after two hours, or the player will enter a "fatigued" state, where rewards and stats are cut in half, and after five hours, the "unhealthy" state would cut all rewards given completely.

[12] Prior to the ten-year update, the graphics for Wizard City, the starting area of the game, were revamped along with the character models and animations.

When the update did appear on September 8, 2018, players were able to get two housing items and a wand (sparkler) to celebrate the ten years.