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Blades of Legend
2012
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- 6–11 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
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Blades of Legend is a board game released in 2012 for 6–11 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by D. Brad Talton, Jr. and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
Blades of Legend is a party style secret roles game for 6-11 players. Half of the players in the game are masters, who are trying to eliminate the other master in order to be the last remaining player. The other half of the players are wielders, who are the only ones able to attack. Each wielder is secretly bound to a master, and wins when that master wins. Only by properly manipulating an opponent's wielders and leveraging the commands of your opponent's masters will a team be able to succeed. Each player possess a blade in addition to his secret alignment. The blades are public knowledge, and give each player a specific advantage and power in the fight.
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Blades of Legend supports 6–11 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 Blades of Legend is 45 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 Blades of Legend for ages 12 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.
Blades of Legend has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Blades of Legend belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Team-Based Game. 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 Blades of Legend are: D. Brad Talton, Jr.. 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 Blades of Legend 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.