Spoils of War cover
2017BGG rank #6,085

Spoils of War

by Jason Medina, Bryan Pope · Arcane Wonders

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Players3–5
Time45–60m
ComplexityLight
Age14+

About the game

What is Spoils of War?

The raid is over, and the victorious Vikings gather in the chieftain's tent to divide the spoils of war! Piled high on a massive oak table are the best treasures taken during the raid: gleaming gems, shiny swords, fine armor, and magical artifacts! Once strong allies, the Vikings are taken by greed, and soon a heated debate ensues — who will get which spoils? Fists pound the table, insults are made, and tempers rise! Spoils of War is a fast-paced and exciting game of bidding and wagering for 3-5 players. Each round, players roll their dice, then cleverly bluff and bet to outwit their fellow Vikings. The winners of each round get to claim fantastic treasures to add to their collection! With lots of twists and surprises, no one knows who will win until the last treasure is claimed and the spoils are counted!

How it plays

Mechanics

Betting and BluffingDice RollingOpen DraftingSet Collection

On the shelf

Categories

BluffingDice

Questions players ask

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in Spoils of War?
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