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- BGG rank
- BGG #17,709
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Battlegame Book 1: The Wild West
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 1975
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,029
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War
1975
Rules assistance for Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War
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Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War is a board game released in 1975 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Andrew McNeil and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Square Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Battlegame Book 2. The second half of this book has 4 games with full colour A3 size boards, and monocolour pieces to cutout and assemble (most pieces are designed to standup - some fit into others pieces - such as the Knights in Tournament who may be on (in) their horses or on foot). The four games are: Arsouf. 2 players. Recreate the famous battle between Richard and Saladin on September 7, 1191. The crusaders must use their powerful knight squadrons, especially the Templars and Hospitallers, to protect their slow infantry and baggage trains. Saladin must skilfully deploy his mamelukes, horse-archers and skirmishers to wear down the crusaders and prevent them reaching Arsouf. Siege. 2 players. Nineteen attacking knights must take a castle in 40 days. Arrayed against them are not only 10 knights, but boiling oil, Greek fire, and rocks. Luckily the attackers have the know how to build ladders, rams, mines, catapults and towers to help them break in. Border Raiders. 2 players. Border clashes in 13th century Germany. Karl the Black must loot and plunder the villages of his neighbour Duke Conrad. Clever use of archers and knights to protect the levies laden down with plunder is necessary to win this game. Tournament. 2-4 players. Three days of jousting where knights can increase their prowess is followed by the grand melee which mixes those unhorsed with those still on horseback. Jousting involves secret choice of target and simultaneous revealing. The grand melee rewards speed for the mounted knights and swarming for the unhorsed knights on a team.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Fratelli Fabbri Editori (Fabbri Editore)
- Usborne
- Buch und Zeit Verlagsgesellschaft m.b.h., Köln
- Unipart Verlag
Questions and answers
Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Square Grid, and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War are: Andrew McNeil. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Battlegame Book 2: Knights at War as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.