Crusader Rex

Published 2005

Crusader Rex is a block game of the 3rd Crusade. One player plays the Christian Franks, the other, the Muslim Saracens. The objective of the game is to control important Victory Cities such as Jerusalem, Acre, Damascus, and Antioch. The board depicts the Middle East from Antioch in the north to Egypt in the south, creating an engaging and elegant experience. You find yourself immersed in the theme and historical flavor that Crusader Rex has to offer. The Franks looking to take back the Holy Land, can they hold out until the powerful crusaders arrive, such historical figures as the ruthless Richard the Lionheart, Philip II of France, or even the 67 year old Frederick I red beard of Germania? As Saladin, who was the epitome of a chivalrous warrior, can you repeat history and retain the Holy Land for the Saracens? Crusader Rex plays a bit like other Columbia block war games but has many variants that give it its own historical flavor, such as siege warfare, knight charges, harrying, muster moves, freedom in set up, and more!

Mechanics

Campaign / Battle Card Driven Dice Rolling Point to Point Movement Secret Unit Deployment Simulation Simultaneous Action Selection

Categories

Arabian Medieval Wargame

Designers

Jerry Taylor Tom Dalgliesh

Publishers

Columbia Games
Crusader Rex

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.91/5
Year
2005
BGG Rating
7.16
BGG Rank
#2757
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Crusader Rex is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Crusader Rex takes about 180 minutes.
Crusader Rex has a complexity rating of 2.91/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Crusader Rex is 12+.
Crusader Rex has a rating of 7.16/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,287 ratings. It is ranked #2757 overall.
Crusader Rex was designed by Jerry Taylor, Tom Dalgliesh. It was published in 2005.