Richard the Lionheart cover
2017BGG rank #4,268

Richard the Lionheart

by Andrea Chiarvesio · CMON Global Limited

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Players2–6
Time90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Richard the Lionheart?

Description from the publisher: The Crusades have summoned Richard the Lionheart to the Middle East. Back home in England, John Lackland is trying to consolidate his power, recruiting the Sheriff of Nottingham to his side. Opposing them is Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. What will be left of Richard's Kingdom when the Crusades are over? In Richard the Lionheart, players ally themselves either with Robin Hood or John Lackland. They travel across England, trying to earn prestige points and influence the Crusades from afar. At the end of the game, Richard will return to what's left of his kingdom...if he returns at all. At this time, the player who has earned the most prestige wins.

How it plays

Mechanics

Area MovementContractsHand ManagementOpen DraftingPoint to Point MovementTeam-Based GameVariable Player PowersWorker Placement

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameMedievalMiniatures

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