Barbarian, Kingdom & Empire

Published 1983

Players represent barbarian hordes who sweep down from the steppes to overwhelm the remnants of the Roman Empire and then build strong expansionistic kingdoms among the ruins. These kingdoms grow into empires which become rich, corrupt, and the target of new waves of barbarian invaders. Being defeated is not the end of the game, as players may return to the fringes of civilization to amass a new horde of Huns or Germans. The unique play mechanism allows players to enter or exit at any time without disrupting the play or the victory conditions. Players may create their own history or play one of the many included historical scenarios set in the ancient and early medieval Mediterranean world.

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Players
1-6 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.76/5
Year
1983
BGG Rating
7.06
BGG Rank
#10635

Frequently Asked Questions

Barbarian, Kingdom & Empire supports 1 to 6 players.
A typical game of Barbarian, Kingdom & Empire takes about 180 minutes.
Barbarian, Kingdom & Empire has a complexity rating of 2.76/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
Barbarian, Kingdom & Empire has a rating of 7.06/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 126 ratings. It is ranked #10635 overall.
Barbarian, Kingdom & Empire was designed by Erik Wilson. It was published in 1983.