Barbarians

Published 1994

Barbarians recreates the situation along the Rhine-Danube frontier of the Roman Empire in the years 70 BC to 260 AD. The game has 32 scenarios which can be played solitaire or by 2 players. Some scenarios can be adapted for play by 3 or 4 players. Scenarios range in playing time from 2 to 20 hours. It has an 8 page rulebook and is a straight forward UGO/IGO hex and counter war game. It is very much the unofficial expansion to Caesar's Legion. The rules are 99% similar to Caesar's Legion.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation Zone of Control

Categories

Ancient Wargame

Designers

Keith Poulter

Publishers

KP Games
Barbarians

Game Info

Players
1-2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.79/5
Year
1994
BGG Rating
5.39
BGG Rank
#26681
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Barbarians supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Barbarians takes about 240 minutes.
Barbarians has a complexity rating of 2.79/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Barbarians is 12+.
Barbarians has a rating of 5.39/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 94 ratings. It is ranked #26681 overall.
Barbarians was designed by Keith Poulter. It was published in 1994.