Ivanhoe

Published 2000

Take on the role of a knight and join the prestigious tournaments at the king's court. Use your cards to win the jousting competitions, and to fight with your sword, axe or morning-star. Rally your squires, gain the support of a maiden, and play action cards against your opponents. Clever use of action cards can change the type of tournament that is in progress. One card will 'unhorse' you, forcing everyone still in the jousting competition to switch to a weapon battle of the action card holder’s choice. Other actions cause you to drop whatever other weapon you are using and resort to hand-to-hand battles in which the player with the most cards- not the highest point total- will win a token. Depending on the number of players in the game, the first player to win four or five different tournaments becomes the overall victor. There is a lot more strategy involved in the game than first meets the eye. Re-implements: Attacke

Mechanics

Auction/Bidding Hand Management Set Collection Take That

Categories

Card Game Fighting Medieval

Designers

Andy Lewis Reiner Knizia

Publishers

Asmodee GMT Games
Ivanhoe

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.61/5
Year
2000
BGG Rating
6.54
BGG Rank
#3284
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Ivanhoe supports 2 to 5 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of Ivanhoe takes about 45 minutes.
Ivanhoe has a complexity rating of 1.61/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Ivanhoe is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Ivanhoe has a rating of 6.54/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,067 ratings. It is ranked #3284 overall.
Ivanhoe was designed by Andy Lewis, Reiner Knizia. It was published in 2000.