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Barons' War

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

10+

Weight

2.67

Rating

5.32

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Barons' War has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players frequently need to be aware of and react to others' strategies. However, the game does not require much cooperation among players.

Replay value

Barons' War has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, the presence of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. It offers fresh experiences each time it is played and allows players to improve their strategies over time. The game's player interaction score is average, and it has a moderate level of easiness to learn.

Luck profile

Barons' War has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role. Overall, Barons' War strikes a balanced mix of luck and strategy.

Overview

The system for Barons' War provides a simulation of 13th century warfare by focusing on the essential factors of that period's combat. Barons' War covers the two major battles of Simon de Montefort - Lewes and Evesham, providing a new take on a rarely covered period of English history. These battles take place in a unique period of English military history when the long bow had not gained its predominance on the English battlefield and cavalry was still the most lethal weapon in the medieval English arsenal.

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Credits

Designers

1
Robert G. Markham

Artists

1
Terry Leeds

Publishers

1
Clash of Arms Games

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