Barbarian Kings
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Published 1980
Political and military wargame set in a fantasy world. The players assume the roles of provincial kings set on conquest and consolidation. Two original editions of this appeared, one in Ares Magazine #3 and one in an SPI boxed edition. A revised edition was published 2001 by Jolly Roger Games.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2-5 Players
- Time
- 2 hours
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.35/5
- Year
- 1980
- BGG Rating
- 6.05
- BGG Rank
- #15036
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbarian Kings supports 2 to 5 players.
A typical game of Barbarian Kings takes about 120 minutes.
Barbarian Kings has a complexity rating of 2.35/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Barbarian Kings is 12+.
Barbarian Kings has a rating of 6.05/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 202 ratings. It is ranked #15036 overall.
Barbarian Kings was designed by Greg Costikyan. It was published in 1980.